For most excise taxes, the base should be the harm or cost-causing element because that best internalizes a negative externalityAn externality, in economic terms, is a side effect or consequence of an activity that is not reflected in the cost of that activity, and not primarily borne by those directly involved in said activity
3 good reasons: It provides structure so your joint doesn't collapse It prevents "Scooby snacks" (bits of cannabis) from falling into your mouth You can smoke your joint right down to the very end without burning your fingers To make a crutch, take a small piece of cardboard (about half an inch wide and two inches long)
Cellophane is invaluable for shipping, displaying, and inventorying premium cigars, but it is a barrier to a cigars raw aroma
timeline 2020 2023 2020 2023 The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament to regulate: sales to minors advertising and sponsorship smokefree and vapefree areas labelling and packaging product safety
So, when the rectangular slab of Hy-Vee or Piggly-Wiggly birthday cake - frosted 3/8" thick with a stratum of oily granular sugar running through the middle to boot - is proferred, you say "thank you", flash a smile that only a trained psychologist would question, and accept it, holding the flimsy paper plate and plastic fork with both hands to keep it from tumbling onto the ground
It makes it difficult to explain to patients who are hospitalized as to what is going on, and its even more difficult to treat it. Who is at risk
