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Legal loophole affects tobacco tax on e-cigarettes

A legal loophole in tobacco tax law is impacting e-cigarettes from the black market, preventing customs from initiating proceedings for tax evasion despite stopping the goods at the border.

Background

Governments worldwide are grappling with how to regulate and tax e-cigarettes, a relatively new product in the nicotine market. This often involves adapting existing tobacco laws, which were not designed for these devices, leading to challenges in enforcement and revenue collection.

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Legal loophole affects tobacco tax on e-cigarettes

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