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Romanian Deputy Proposes Excises On Soft Drinks

Romanian democrat liberal deputy Petru Calian put forward a proposition to levy excise taxes on soft drinks containing sweetening agents.
Romanian Deputy Proposes Excises On Soft Drinks
Ioana Tudor
13 mart. 2011, 16:21, English

According to Calian, the measure will ensure EUR1.5 billion to the state budget annually.

Calian told a news conference Sunday the proposition has already been discussed with Finance Minister Gheorghe Ialomitianu.

The deputy said such a measure entails amending the Tax Code. He stressed that, if Government does not amend the code in this respect, he will put forward a draft law on the matter.

Calian said revenues obtained after implementing the measure could be directed to the healthcare sector, to the agriculture sector or to support small companies.