Washington Vape Shops Struggle Under New Tax
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Washington vape shops face a crisis as a 95% wholesale tax on nicotine products, effective January 1, 2026, has led to massive losses, supply delays, and customer exodus to neighboring states. Business owners grapple with tough decisions, including layoffs, while lawmakers defend the tax as a public health measure, but critics argue it drives users back to cigarettes. Lobbyists are racing against time to repeal or amend the tax before the legislative session ends, or else prepare for a legal challenge.
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