Georgia Code Title 48. Revenue and Taxation § 48-11-13
Current as of April 14, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(a) There is imposed a tax on every person for the privilege of using, consuming, or storing cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products in this state on which the tax imposed by Code Section 48-11-2 has not been paid. The tax shall be measured by and graduated in accordance with the volume of cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products used, consumed, or stored as set forth in Code Section 48-11-2.
(b) This Code section shall not apply to:
(1) Cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in the hands of a licensed distributor or dealer;
(2) Cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products in the possession of a common carrier complying with Code Section 48-11-22 or delivery being made pursuant to Code Section 48-11-4.2;
(3) Cigars, cigarettes, loose or smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products stored in a public warehouse;
(4) Cigarettes or little cigars in an amount not exceeding 200 cigarettes or little cigars which have been brought into this state on the person;
(5) Cigars in an amount not exceeding 20 cigars which have been brought into this state on the person;
(6) Loose or smokeless tobacco in an amount not exceeding six containers which has been brought into this state on the person;
(7) Alternative nicotine products in an amount not exceeding six containers which have been brought into this state on the person;
(8) Consumable vapor products in an amount not exceeding 50 milliliters which have been brought into this state on the person; or
(9) Up to five vapor devices which have been brought into this state on the person.
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