Vape Shop Proliferation and Noncompliance in Pennsylvania: A Pre- and Post-tax Analysis.

Jason B ColditzMegan C TulikangasJaime E SidaniZan M DodsonMichelle S WoodsA Everette JamesBrian A Primack

Published in: Tobacco use insights (2021)

Overall, ENDS taxation in Pennsylvania has not appeared to reduce prevalence of vape shops as anticipated. However, stricter enforcement of the tax law is necessary to ensure compliance among retailers. These findings have implications for implementation and enforcement of ENDS tax policy nationwide, including states that currently lack such policies.

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