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Website set up ahead of spike in tobacco tax  

Jump to full article: WTSP-TV Ch. 10, 2009-06-09

Intro:

The 2009 Florida Legislature passed "Protecting Florida's Health Act," which levies a surcharge on both cigarettes and tobacco products, excluding cigars.

The surcharge on both cigarettes and tobacco products will be administered, collected and enforced by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation's Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco.

In preparation for the July 1, 2009 effective date, ABT launched a new Web page to help educate cigarette manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and the public. The new Web page provides helpful information about the new legislation including frequently asked questions, payment options, required documents and much more.

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