HB 215·DE·house
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCT TAXATION AND LICENSING.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Apr 17, 2026
Sponsor: Melissa Minor-Brown (D)
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Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits
Apr 22, 2026
Summary
The bill raises excise taxes on cigarettes, other tobacco products, moist snuff, and vapor products, and doubles fees for wholesale, retail, vending‑machine and affixing‑agent licenses. It also creates definitions for nicotine pouches, premium cigars, and clarifies that marijuana and FDA‑regulated products are not considered tobacco products. The tax changes become effective September 1, 2026, while the licensing fee changes start January 1, 2027.
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