RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
HR 155 2017 Regular Session Hoffmann
Urges and requests the La. Dept. of Health (LDH) to study the following issues associated
with electronic cigarettes and other vapor products:
(1)The rates at which electronic cigarettes and other vapor products are taxed in each
U.S. state.
(2)The health impacts associated with the use of electronic cigarettes and other vapor
products.
(3)Whether the use of electronic cigarettes and other vapor products should be promoted
as a safe and effective means of quitting smoking.
Provides that, if requested by the secretary of LDH, the secretary of the La. Dept. of Revenue
shall assist and collaborate in the tax-related aspect of the study.
Requires LDH to report findings from the study to the House Committee on Ways and
Means and the House Committee on Health and Welfare no later than 60 days prior to the
convening of the 2018 R.S.