The Colombian House of Representatives passed a second reading, approving a bill to impose a 30% tax on the consumption of vapes and vaping products, and the bill has been sent to the Senate for a third reading.
According to Caracol on February 20, Colombia’s House of Representatives recently passed a second reading and approved a bill aimed at imposing a 30% tax on the consumption of electronic cigarettes and vaping products. The aim is to reduce the consumption of e-cigarettes in the country and provide financial support to the government.
Rep. Carolina Giraldo of Alianza Verde said the tobacco and e-cigarette industries must not be allowed to influence decisions that benefit the Colombian public.
At present, the bill has been submitted to the Senate of the Republic of Colombia for a third time.
