the FDA had approved only 34 vape products such as vape pens, hookah pens, electronic cigarettes, e-cigars and e-pipes. In addition to a new 10% tax on vapor products, Senate Bill 763 would also ...

vapor products, hookah pens, electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, e-cigs, e-pipes and any other electronic nicotine delivery system (“ENDS”). ENDS shall be deemed noncombustible tobacco products.

A bill aimed at imposing a 10% tax on vapor products and requiring FDA approval before vape products are sold passed a key Senate committee Tuesday.