The products contain nicotine isolate extracted from tobacco, but RJR Vapor attorney Christian Vergonis told justices that shows the products are only made from tobacco, not made of tobacco or a tobacco substitute, which is how the state tax code defines a tobacco product
Exposure of children: A British study found that children exposed to vapor from e-cigarettes had 84% lower blood levels of cotinine (a nicotine metabolite) than children exposed to smoke from tobacco cigarettes
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How you can report tobacco violations According to Michigan State Police, "Tobacco products tax evasion and fraud is estimated to cost the state millions of dollars in potential revenue." The MSP, Michigan Department of Treasury and Michigan Attorney General's Office are "working together to bolster criminal investigations and encourage compliance with current laws and regulations." To report violators of the Tobacco Products Tax Act in your town, call the MSP Tobacco Tax Enforcement Team at 734-525-4246
