Dear elected officials,

We would like to express our concern about the proposed Alabama House Bill No. 224. This bill proposes to impose a large tax on the sale of e-liquids. Specifically, this bill will tax every milliliter of e-liquid by $.25. This increases the cost of e-liquids by an unprecedented 40%. As supporters of the vaping industry and the vaping community, we are opposed to the passing of this bill. We believe that it is a premature taxation that is not based on scientific evidence.

We are not against FAIR taxation of electronic cigarette products and are also not against FAIR and REASONABLE regulation.

We strongly urge you all to do your own research on the safety benefits of e-juices compared to the carcinogenic dangerous effects of tobacco products.

The latest reputable research is as follows:

http://onvaping.com/the-ultimate-list-of-studies-on-e-cigarettes-and-their-safety/

We are writing in hopes that you will choose not to support this bill.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to your support.