Monday, May 20, 2013

E-Cigarettes Exempted from Kentucky’s Tobacco Taxation Laws

Indeed news to celebrate upon, isn’t it? But it’s no advertisement gimmick or a scam promise by some e-cigarette manufacturer. The Tobacco Taxation Laws in Kentucky, in its latest amendment, has exempted e-cigarettes from tax. This means e-cigs aficionados can now have their favorite stuff at much discounted prices, since high doses of taxes will not be levied on it.

According to reports published by the Kentucky Department of Revenue, electronic cigarettes will not be incorporated under the category of “Other Tobacco Products,” hence, exempting e-cigs from any additional taxes that are imposed on cigarettes and other tobacco-containing products. The decision was executed as a result of an amendment to KRS 138.130 of the Kentucky Tobacco Taxation Law.

The amendment was passed as a result of a Parliamentary motion seeking to exempt e-cigarettes from tobacco taxes, since it only simulates the act of smoking and does not actually contain tobacco. The parliament, hence, instructed the Kentucky state council to abolish any such tax. As a result, electronic cigarettes will no longer be deemed to be a tobacco substitute, and thus, will not be subject to taxation.

According to definitions provided in Tobacco Taxation Law 138.130, “other tobacco products” refers to “Cigars, cheroots, stogies, periques, granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready rubbed, and other smoking tobacco; Cavendish, plug and twist tobacco, fine-cut, and other chewing tobacco; or Shorts, dry snuff, refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings and sweepings of tobacco;  other kinds and forms of tobacco prepared in a manner to be suitable for chewing or smoking in a pipe or otherwise, or both for chewing or smoking.

As per the definitions, electronic cigarettes don’t fall under any of the categories mentioned therein, and therefore, Kentucky state law declared that e-cigarettes will exempted from any additional tax that is levied for being in the category of “other tobacco products.” While the news is indeed exhilarating for e-cigs manufacturers and smokers, it is a matter to consider how this new amendment will benefit the consumers.

Kentucky tobacco taxation law exempting electronic cigarettes from the category of “other tobacco products” and hence, any further taxation, proves that e-cigarettes are 100% free from harmful tobacco components, and only provides a simulation of true cigarette smoking experience. Hence, those of you who are planning to quit smoking but finding it difficult, you can switch to e-cigarettes as it is risk-free yet provides you the complete feeling of smoking a cigarette.   

Being exempted from taxes, consumers can now enjoy remarkably lower prices for electronic cigarettes as well. According to experts, this will boost the awareness and demand for e-cigarettes, which is set to go a long way in promoting the “health” side of smoking electronic cigarettes. Hence, break through all inhibitions and switch to e-cigs today for improved lifestyle and good health.   

Monday, May 6, 2013

5 Ways to Keep your E-cig Recharged During Power Outage

We are heavily  surrounded by electrical appliances, and living without electricity for a couple of hours can turn into a nightmare. Nonetheless, a power outage is a common phenomenon across the globe. Due to unpredictable natural calamities, or a burnt out power station, we face power outage at least a couple of times every year. People residing in hurricanes or tornados predicted areas are familiar with the disastrous effects of nature on the power supply.



Living without electricity is stressful and if you find that your e-cig has run out of charge, it makes matters worse for you. To ensure you are not left high and dry during long hours of power outage here are a few tips that you can consider.

·         Prepare in Advance! If you are aware of your local weather and also your local power service ensure you have stocked enough of cartridges and e-liquids, at least for a couple of days. Natural disasters never come with a warning sign, and it is always better to be safe than sorry. But with our modern science most storms of devastating magnitude are tracked well in advance, and if you are quick enough to respond to warnings you should have enough time in hand to arrange for your stock of cartridges and e-liquid.

·         Have a few extra battery as back up and keep them all fully charged to ensure that you do not run out on powering up your e-cig in a turbulent situation.

·          Have an e-cigarette car adaptor! If you are living without electricity for a couple of days or more this will allow you charging your e-cig while driving for your requirements.

·         The portable charging cases currently available in the market are also a great way for staying fully powered for emergency situations. With up to 6 available charges these portable charging cases have already become exceedingly popular and are also considered as great for outdoor requirements.

·         If you are really passionate about your e-cig, then opt for a new variation- solar powered cigarettes. They have been recently introduced and you can certainly consider them as the best way of staying charged, without electricity for as many days as required.

During the past couple of years e-cigs has truly come up as a harmless alternative to the traditional tobacco smoke. A growing number of people from all over the world are turning to them to enjoy safe smoking. Smoking e-cigs is not addictive and you can easily wane them for a couple of days of more without any kind of discomfort. But, you can also stay prepared so that you never face a bad situation.  

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Shisha2GO : Another Revolutionary product from XEO CIGS, 1 Million+ Sold

XEO Cigs, the leading manufacturer and distributor of premium quality e-cigarettes and hookah, launched its new product Shisha2Go, now available in Sweet Red Apple flavor. The product was launched on the TPE, Las Vegas in late January, and has successfully bagged a whopping sales figure of 1 million, reported an official from XEO Cigs. The supply will soon reach the customers whose huge demand has emptied the warehouse of the company.           

Shisha2Go is yet another innovation from XEO Cigs, a leading manufacturer of world’s most powerful electronic cigarettes. The product is available in a seductive flavor of sweet red apple, which has grabbed the interest of the customers dramatically. It comes with an innovative startup function and has a strong 350 mAh 4.2 V Lithium-Ion battery that gets the e-cigarette going on and on. The authentic Shisha mouthpiece gives the true feeling of a hookah with a trendy “one piece design” in ravishing red. It has an advanced dual air flow sensor with unique steam development of Pro V 7.0 e-cigarette.



The new e-cigarette from XEO Cigs, with 2 ml liquid and original Shisha mouthpiece, provides the true hookah experience. The unique and seductive sweet apple flavor further adds to the demand for the product, claims the manufacturers. Shisha2Go was a great hit in Germany as well, where XEO Cigs introduced the latest electronic cigarette at the Hookah Fair in Frankfurt. “Great design, seductive sweet apple flavor, and a complete hookah experience but without any harmful elements in it is what makes Shisha2Go a great hit all across the world.

XEO Cigs introduced its new Shisha2Go e-cigarette at the Hookah Fair, held in Frankfurt, Germany from 27-28th April 2013. It was Europe’s first ever trade fair for tobacco, water pipes, and water pipe supplies and accessories of every type. The fair was a huge success with hundreds of exhibitors from across the world, demonstrating their range of products in water pipes, smoking supplies, different variety of tobacco, hookahs for non-smokers, furnishings for hookah bars and lounges, spare parts and accessories, molasses and humectants. XEO Cigs exhibited Shisha2Go in the range of “hookahs for non-smokers,” which was a huge hit in Germany as well, adding to the sales figure of the product. The trade fair has been a great platform for XEO Cigs to promote its new product and grab the global market in a convenient manner.