Michigan Senators Propose Extending Cigar Tax Cap Indefinitely
The battle over Michigan’s 50-cent cap on the cigar tax will add a new chapter this legislation as five senators have introduced a bill to…
Michigan Legislators to Consider Increasing Tobacco Age to 21
A number of state legislatures will be debating the idea of making the minimum age to purchase—and possibly possess—tobacco and tobacco alternatives to 21-years-old in…
Michigan Governor Vetoes Cigar Tax Cap Extension
It may have seemed like a foregone conclusion that Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder would sign a piece of legislation making a 50-cent per cigar tax…
Michigan Cigar Tax Cap Likely Becoming Permanent
The 50 cent tax cap on cigars in the state of Michigan is currently set to expire in late 2021, though that’s likely to change…
Boyne City, Mich. Bans Smoking in Parks
The Boyne City Commission unanimously passed a resolution at its meeting on Tuesday that bans smoking in all city parks after hearing complaints from residents…
Port Huron, Mich. Passes Parks and Beaches Smoking Ban
A proposed expansion to Port Huron’s existing smoking ban that will bring an end to the use of tobacco products and tobacco alternatives in the…
Traverse City, Mich. Passes Parks Tobacco Ban
The Traverse City Commission has approved an ordinance that will ban the use of all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes and similar products, within its…
Genesee County, Mich. Smoking Ban Ruled “Unenforceable”
A Genese County Circuit Court judge ruled that the Michigan county’s new tobacco purchasing age increase is “unenforceable.” The lawsuit was brought on by RPF Oil,…
Michigan Legislator Introduces Tobacco 21 Legislation
A Michigan state legislator has introduced a bill that seeks to make the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, e-cigarettes and hookah 21-years-old. H.B. 4736,…
Lawsuit Delays Tobacco Age Increase in Genesee County, Mich.
For the second time in about a week, a lawsuit has delayed the increase in the minimum age to purchase tobacco products. Last week, an…
Tecumseh, Mich. Passes Parks Smoking Ban
The city of Tecumseh, Mich. will soon have a smoking ban for its parks and recreation areas, as the city council approved a new ban…
