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Vermont House of Representatives Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban

The proposed ban, which has been debated for the past six years, took a step forward this week.

Bill That Would Have Banned Smoking at Florida State Parks & Beaches Dies in Committee

Smoking and vaping will remain legal in Florida’s state parks and at its state-controlled beaches.

Colorado Bill Allowing Counties to Ban Flavored Tobacco Product Sales Fails

The latest attempt to modify the state’s laws about who can set tobacco sales rules comes up short.

Bill to Lower Colorado’s Cigar Tax Dies in Committee

The bill failed to advance out a committee by a 4-3 vote, meaning Colorado cigar smokers will continue to pay some of the highest tax rates in the country.

Colorado Senate Passes Bill Allowing Counties to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products

The bill has cleared the Colorado Senate and seemingly will be supported by Gov. Jared Polis. It now moves onto the Colorado House of Representatives.

California Bill Seeks to Create Registered List of Allowed Tobacco Products

The bill is sponsored by the state Attorney General and would give that official the power to fine those who sell unauthorized products.

Court Grants Cigar Industry More Time to Respond to FDA’s Appeal of Premium Cigar Lawsuit (Update)

Attorneys representing the cigar industry have asked the court to let them have until April 1, 2024 to respond to the government’s appeal. The government is opposed, allegedly interested in having oral arguments heard on the appeal in May.

Cigar Tax Cap Language Introduced in Virginia

The proposed language would introduce a tax cap of 30 cents per cigar, reducing the price of any cigar with an MSRP of at least $3.10.