House of Representatives Passes Sweeping Anti-Tobacco Bills, Cigars Exempt from Some Regulations
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a major anti-tobacco bill, one that if enacted would change the fabric of the cigar industry. Earlier today,…
Manhattan Beach, Calif. Bans All Tobacco Sales
Manhattan Beach, Calif. has banned the sale of tobacco products within city limits. Effective Jan. 1, 2021, the city will no longer allow retailers to…
New Mexico Legislators Send Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase to Governor
A bill dealing with several areas of tobacco legislation has been approved by both chambers of the New Mexico Legislature and now heads to the…
Roswell, Ga. Could Get Newly Licensed Cigar Lounges
A new crop of cigar lounges could be coming to the Atlanta suburb of Roswell after the city council approved the first reading of an…
Pennsylvania Bill Would Ban Smoking in Cigar Stores, Bars, Casinos & More
A bill in Pennsylvania could end smoking in businesses across the state including cigar stores, cigar bars, casinos, bars, private clubs and outdoor spaces. H.B….
Salida, Colo. Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age, Requires Retail Licenses, Defeats Flavored Tobacco Ban
At its meeting on Tuesday, the Salida City Council had a three-pronged anti-tobacco ordinance on its agenda that sought an increase of the minimum age…
Belgium Banning Tobacco Advertising in 2021
Belgium has banned certain forms of tobacco advertising next year. The country has already banned tobacco advertising in many public areas, but it is still…
Indiana Senate Passes Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase
Indiana’s Senate has passed a bill that would increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco and products from 18 to 21-years-old. S.B. 1 also triples…
Indiana House Approves Tobacco Age Increase, Tougher Penalties for Underage Tobacco Sales
The Indiana House of Representatives has approved a bill that will significantly increase penalties for retailers who sell tobacco products, e-cigarettes or vaping products to…
Colorado Legislators Introduce Bill to Increase Tobacco Purchasing Age, Require Retail Licenses
While the minimum age to purchase tobacco products was increased to 21-years-old at the federal level in late December, a number of states have begun…
Clatsop County, Ore. Approves Tobacco Retailer License Requirement
Tobacco and e-cigarette retailers in Clatsop County will soon be required to obtain a new license to sell such products after the County Board of…
