南卡罗来纳州立法者通过法案, 削减烟草加热税, 提高税额, South Carolina lawmakers pass bill to cut heated tobacco tax, boost vaping tax, amid debate over public health impact.

南卡罗来纳州立法者正在推动将对加热烟草产品的消费税减半,认为这些产品比香烟更有害,因为它们在不燃烧烟草的情况下加热烟草,减少接触某些致癌物的风险。 South Carolina lawmakers are pushing to halve the excise tax on heated tobacco products, arguing they are less harmful than cigarettes since they heat tobacco without burning it, reducing exposure to some carcinogens. 支持者引用美国癌症协会关于降低风险的立场, 并说税收变动可以帮助吸烟者戒烟。 Supporters cite the American Cancer Society’s stance on lower risk and say the tax change could help smokers quit. 该法案在众议院获得通过后,还引入了对洗涤液体征收的新税。 The bill, which passed the House, also introduces a new tax on vaping liquids. 包括美国心脏协会在内的反对者警告此举可能会增加尼古丁的使用量, Opponents, including the American Heart Association, warn the move may increase nicotine use and discourage quitting. 目前,该州没有公司出售加热烟草,尽管它们过去曾经销售过。 Currently, no companies sell heated tobacco in the state, though they have in the past. 法案现在由州长负责。 The bill now heads to the governor.