That would be in addition to an existing federal tax of $1.01 and a 60-cent surcharge from a 1998 settlement with the cigarette makers
I was initially deeply disappointed in the lack of regs over e-cig marketing (I believe the FDA was wary of going here because of fears over First Amendment lawsuits, and guess what, if the FDA loses a First Amendment lawsuit over e-cigs, that might affect the federal governments ability to regulate marketing of cigarettes.)
Compared to the alternatives - like eating your favorite meals without teeth, going through a brutal battle with cancer, or repairing damaged relationships as a result of your habit - quitting is a cakewalk
Additionally, they may want to slowly cut their tobacco dependence
Thirty-four countries have banned their sale altogether
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