Minneapolis City Council Committee Supports Proposal That Would Ban Smoking in City’s Only Cigar Lounge
The changes would close what is seen as a loophole in state law by allowing patrons to sample cigars in a cigar lounge.
Sonoma County, Calif. Passes First Reading of Flavored Tobacco Sales Ban
Retailers in the county’s unincorporated areas would be prohibited from selling flavored tobacco products and would be required to institute a minimum price for all cigars.
Grand Island, Neb. Approves Ordinance Allowing Cigar Bars
The central Nebraska city has approved cigar bars to be opened within city limits, provided they meet certain requirements.
Hong Kong Considering Generational Tobacco Ban, Higher Taxes, Plain Packaging & More
Hong Kong’s Health Bureau is surveying residents on potential new tobacco regulations encompassing everything from increased tobacco taxes to nicotine limits to a generational tobacco ban.
Ohio Governor Again Vetoes Tobacco Preemption Clause Language
This is the second time this year that Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed language passed by the Ohio General Assembly that would have prevented cities from introducing stricter laws regarding tobacco.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont SIgns Bill Allowing New Cigar Bars
Passage of the bill will allow for up to seven cigar shops to become cigar bars provided they meet certain requirements.
America’s Largest Cigar Retailers Prepare to Stop Shipments to Hawaii Next Month (Update)
Cigars International, Famous Smoke Shop and JR Cigar say that beginning July 1, they will no longer ship to customers in Hawaii.
Connecticut Legislators Approve Bill That Would Allow New Cigar Bars, Now Awaits Governor’s Signature
If signed into law, it would bring an end to 20 years of prohibition on new cigar bars.
Bill That Would Allow Cigar Lounges in West Virginia Resorts Dies in Senate (Update)
After passing the West Virginia House of Delegates, the bill stalled in a Senate committee.
California Legislator Abandons Plan for Generational Smoking Ban, Bill Amended to Focus on Flavored Tobacco Ban Enforcement
Connolly’s original bill sought to ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007.
Bill That Would Have Banned Cigarettes in Nevada Dies in Committee
The bill would have banned the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after Dec. 31, 2002, outlawed the sale of cigarettes in 2030 and banned flavored e-cigarettes. It contained no changes for cigars.
