GOVERNOR LAMONT’S ‘SIN TAX’ IS RIDICULOUS
Governor Lamont proposal of new or increased “sin tax” laws is a shameful attempt at revenue generation. The law will create either new or increased taxes on sugary drinks like soda, alcohol and beer, and it will also apply to other items such as e-cigarettes and plastic bag.
We already have taxes on beer, soda and water–that is a five-cent deposit.
The new proposal could increase the five-cent deposit to 25-cent. 10-cent tax on plastic bags which will be an added tax. Lamont even proposed a tax that is up to 75 percent on vaping products. This is all per item. When weed becomes legal in this state and I bet you it will be added to the list of “sins” that need to be taxed.