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Oregon’s Cigar Tax Cap Challenged

A bill seeking to remove Oregon’s 50-cent per cigar tax cap has been introduced to the state’s legislature, and if it passes, will drastically increase…

New Hampshire Legislator’s Bill Would Remove Cigar Tax Exemption

For years, cigar smokers in New Hampshire have been envied by those in other states for one main reason: they are not subject to paying…

Colorado Bill Could Allow Counties to Enact Stricter Tobacco Laws, Higher Taxes

A new bill in Colorado could allow local governments to impose tougher laws and higher taxes on tobacco products. H.B. 1033 would remove restrictions that…

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…

Chicago’s Tobacco Tax Declared Legal

A 2016 tax on cigars, chewing tobacco and roll-your-own tobacco has been deemed legal by the Illinois Appellate Court after a group of retailers challenged…

New Mexico Triple Cigar Tax Increase, Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase & Flavored Tobacco Ban Proposed

One New Mexico Senator does not appear to like tobacco. Sen. Cisco McSorley, D-Albuquerque, has introduced four different anti-tobacco bills as part of the 2019…

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…

Avon, Colo. Voters Approve Additional Tobacco Tax

Smokers in Avon, Colo. will soon be paying more for their tobacco products as voters passed a proposal that will add a $3 per pack…

South Dakota Voters Say No to Tobacco Tax Increase

An increase to the tobacco tax in South Dakota that would be used to make the state’s four technical colleges more affordable for residents to…

Montana Voters Reject Tobacco Tax Increase

An initiative seeking to increase tobacco taxes in Montana in order to fund Medicaid has been defeated by voters. I-185 sought to raise the tax…

California Cracks Down on Dual Distributor/Wholesale Licenses

One method used to reduce the tax burden on cigars in the state of California will be going away next year. Last week, the California…