Corsica: new consumption duty on tobacco and prices at least 68% of mainland prices for cigarettes
Article 40 of the 2002 Amending Finance Act rewrites article 575 E bis of the General Tax Code: tobacco sold in Corsica is subject to a specific consumption duty, and retail prices must be at least 68% of mainland prices for cigarettes, two thirds for roll-your-own and other tobacco and 85% for cigars; revenue goes to Corsican local authorities.
Measure originators
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Measure impact
From 6 January 2003 Corsican smokers keep lower taxation but within price floors linked to mainland prices; revenue funds Corsican authorities.
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Administrative implementation
Entrée en vigueur de la mesure et mise en œuvre par l'administration
President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel
National Assembly has the final say
Si échec CMP
Debate and vote
Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)