C.R.S. Section 39-28-103
Tax levied

  • repeal

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Prior to January 1, 2021, there is levied and shall be collected and paid to the department a tax upon the sale of cigarettes by wholesalers of ten mills on each cigarette.

(b)

A tax is levied upon the sale of cigarettes by wholesalers, excluding cigarettes that are modified risk tobacco products, that is equal to:

(I)

Six and one-half cents per cigarette for sales on and after January 1, 2021, but prior to July 1, 2024;

(II)

Eight cents per cigarette for sales on and after July 1, 2024, but prior to July 1, 2027; and

(III)

Ten cents per cigarette for sales on and after July 1, 2027.

(c)

A tax is levied on the sale of cigarettes that are modified risk tobacco products that is equal to:

(I)

Three and one-quarter cents per cigarette for sales on and after January 1, 2021, but prior to July 1, 2024;

(II)

Four cents per cigarette for sales on and after July 1, 2024, but prior to July 1, 2027; and

(III)

Five cents per cigarette for sales on and after July 1, 2027.

(d)

The wholesaler shall pay the tax set forth in this section to the department, which shall collect the tax.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

If a majority of the electors voting in the November 7, 2023, election vote “No/Against” the ballot issue referred to the voters pursuant to section 39-28-502 (1), the rates of the tax imposed by this section that are attributable to the voters’ approval of the tax increase at the November 2020 statewide election are reduced as specified in section 39-28-505 (1) and in accordance with section 20 (3)(c) of article X of the state constitution.

(b)

If a majority of the electors voting in the November 7, 2023, election vote “Yes/For” the ballot issue referred to the voters pursuant to section 39-28-502 (1), this subsection (2) is repealed, effective January 1, 2024.

Source: Section 39-28-103 — Tax levied - repeal, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-39.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

39‑28‑101
Definitions
39‑28‑102
Licensing of wholesalers - rules - fines
39‑28‑102.5
Licensing of wholesale subcontractors - rules - fines
39‑28‑103
Tax levied - repeal
39‑28‑103.3
Inventory tax - definition
39‑28‑103.5
Tax levied - state constitution
39‑28‑104
Evidence of payment of tax - credits - redemptions
39‑28‑104.5
Federal requirements - placement of labels - penalty
39‑28‑105
Use of metering machines
39‑28‑106
Nonresident wholesalers
39‑28‑107
Unstamped packages - tax collected - fines - subject to confiscation - tobacco tax enforcement cash fund - creation
39‑28‑108
Penalty
39‑28‑109
Records - examination - returns
39‑28‑110
Distribution of tax collected
39‑28‑110.5
Revenue and spending limitations
39‑28‑111
Exempt sales
39‑28‑112
Taxation of cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products by municipalities, counties, and city and counties - definitions
39‑28‑114
Prohibited acts - penalties
39‑28‑115
List of licensed wholesalers - published on website
39‑28‑116
Minimum price for cigarettes
39‑28‑201
Legislative declaration
39‑28‑202
Definitions
39‑28‑203
Requirements
39‑28‑301
Legislative declaration
39‑28‑302
Definitions
39‑28‑303
Certifications - directory - tax stamps
39‑28‑304
Agent for service of process
39‑28‑305
Reporting of information - escrow installments
39‑28‑306
Penalties and other remedies
39‑28‑307
Miscellaneous provisions
39‑28‑401
Submission of ballot issue - increased tax on cigarettes and tobacco products - new tax on nicotine products - definition
39‑28‑501
Definitions
39‑28‑502
Ballot issue - proposition EE - later voter approval
39‑28‑503
Proposition EE refund cash fund
39‑28‑504
Approval of ballot issue - rejection of ballot issue - refunds
39‑28‑505
Rejection of ballot issue - rate reduction
39‑28‑506
Repeal of part
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 39-28-103’s source at colorado​.gov