La. Admin. Code tit. 61 § I-5105
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024
Section I-5105 - Articles and Products Made of Tobacco and Tobacco SubstitutesA. The definition of smokeless tobacco provided in R.S. 47:842(15) includes articles and products made of tobacco and tobacco substitutes.B. Any product made with nicotine which is extracted from tobacco is considered an article or product made of tobacco. It is not necessary that tobacco leaves be present in the article or product. These products are smokeless tobacco for purposes of Louisiana tobacco tax.C. As used in R.S. 47:842(15), for purposes of the tax due on smokeless tobacco, tobacco substitute includes any non-combustible product intended to be used or consumed as an alternative to tobacco. Examples of tobacco substitutes include, but are not limited to products made with nicotine extracted from tobacco or any other source, products made with synthetic nicotine, and products which simulate traditional smokeless tobacco regardless of the presence of nicotine. These products are smokeless tobacco for purposes of Louisiana tobacco tax.La. Admin. Code tit. 61, § I-5105
Promulgated by the Louisiana Department of Revenue, Policy Services Division, LR 49334 (2/1/2023).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 47:841(D) and 1511.