The Swiss government has proposed amending the Tobacco Act to introduce a new tax for electronic cigarettes, reports swissinfo.

Parliament has been asked to support the proposal, which is expected to bring in around CHF 13.8 million (USD 13.9 million) in extra tax revenues per year.
The proposed tax rate for reusable e-cigarettes is CHF 0.20 per ml of nicotine-containing liquid. For disposable e-cigarettes, the government is aiming for CHF 1 per ml of liquid – regardless of the nicotine content.
The higher tax rate is intended to discourage minors from trying them.
Earlier this year, a nationwide referendum decided to limit advertising for all tobacco products that may be seen by young people.