New Tax Implemented on Vaping Products

Why it matters locally: The new tax on vaping products will likely lead to increased costs for consumers across Louisiana, including in cities like New Orleans and Baton Rouge, as retailers pass on these new levies.

A new tax on vaping products has gone into effect. Vaping products will become more expensive due to this new tax. Retailers currently absorb the costs associated with the new tax. Experts predict that prices for consumers will increase as retailers adjust to the new levies.