The Oregon Legislature is considering taxing electronic cigarettes.
The Oregon Legislature is considering taxing electronic cigarettes.
Democratic Rep. Phil Barnhart of Eugene, chairman of the House Revenue Committee, says the state should look at taxing e-cigarettes because they contain nicotine, an addictive substance.
Others said lawmakers should tread carefully while researchers look into the potential dangers of e-cigarettes. Republican Rep. Cliff Bentz of Ontario says the state shouldn’t create a disincentive for using e-cigarettes if they turn out to be a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes.
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