A bill to apply user fees with respect to tobacco products deemed subject to the requirements of chapter IX of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Bill 118 s 3653, also known as the Tobacco User Fee Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to impose user fees on tobacco products that are subject to the regulations outlined in chapter IX of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. These user fees would be applied to manufacturers, importers, and distributors of tobacco products in order to help fund the regulatory oversight and enforcement activities of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The bill specifies that the user fees would be calculated based on the volume of tobacco products sold by each manufacturer, importer, or distributor. These fees would be used to cover the costs associated with the FDA's regulation of tobacco products, including conducting inspections, enforcing compliance with regulations, and conducting research on the health effects of tobacco use.

Supporters of the bill argue that imposing user fees on tobacco products is a fair way to ensure that the industry contributes to the costs of regulation, rather than relying solely on taxpayer funding. They also believe that these fees will help to deter underage tobacco use and reduce the overall consumption of tobacco products. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that these user fees could disproportionately impact small businesses in the tobacco industry and ultimately lead to higher prices for consumers. They also raise concerns about the potential for these fees to be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices for tobacco products. Overall, Bill 118 s 3653 represents an effort to hold the tobacco industry accountable for the costs of regulation and enforcement, while also aiming to reduce tobacco use and its associated health risks.