Walnut Creek, Calif. Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban
While a statewide ban on flavored tobacco products won’t be decided until the November 2022 elections, the patchwork ban being implemented by cities and counties…
Pasadena, Calif. Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban
A ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products is coming to Pasadena, Calif. after the city council unanimously in favor of the ban at…
Pasadena, Calif. Approves First Reading of Flavored Tobacco Products Ban
While California waits to see if voters will give the go-ahead to a statewide flavored tobacco ban as part of the November 2022 ballot, a…
San Jose, Calif. Bans Sales of Flavored Tobacco, Some Cigars Exempted
On Tuesday night, San Jose became the largest city in California to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, as the city council unanimously passed…
Goleta, Calif. Bans Flavored Tobacco Products
This week, the Goleta City Council voted 4-1 in favor of an ordinance that will ban the sale of flavored tobacco products within city limits,…
Federal Court Dismisses Challenge to California’s Flavored Tobacco Ban
A lawsuit challenging the legality of California’s planned ban on flavored tobacco has been dismissed. On Friday, Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo of the U.S. District…
San Jose, Calif. Considers Flavored Tobacco Ban
San Jose could become the next California city to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. On June 15, the San Jose City Council will…
California Cigar Tax Rate Increasing in July
Every year, the tax rate for other tobacco products—including cigars— in California changes. This year, it will be increasing by more than 10 percent. Effective,…
Gilroy, Calif. Bans Smoking in Parks
A smoking ban is coming to the parks of Gilroy, Calif. after the city council approved an ordinance earlier this month. The ban extends to…
West Hollywood, Calif. Bans Flavored Tobacco Products
Effective Sept. 15, the sale of flavored tobacco products will no longer be allowed in West Hollywood, Calif. Yesterday, the West Hollywood City Council voted…
Long Beach, Calif. Banning Flavored Tobacco, Premium Cigar Exemption Established
Long Beach is not going to wait for the state of California to ban flavored tobacco products. Yesterday, the Long Beach City Council unanimously passed…
