Newton, Mass. Considering Banning Tobacco Sales to Anyone Born After 2003
Massachusetts was the birthplace of the American Tobacco 21 movement. It appears that it will also be home to the start of generational tobacco bans.
Ohio’s Flavored Tobacco Sales Ban Paused by Injunction
Cities can once again ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, though the matter is far from resolved.
Cigar Industry Responds to FDA’s Appeal of “Premium Cigar” Lawsuit
The legal battle over premium cigar regulations continues.
U.K.’s Generational Tobacco Ban Clears Key Vote
If passed, it would be illegal for anyone born after 2008 to purchase tobacco products in the U.K. The bill now heads to committees where it can be further debated and amended.
14 Cities File Lawsuit Against Ohio’s New Tobacco Preemption Law
Ohio’s new state law prevents cities and counties from enacting tobacco laws of their own, like banning the sales of flavored tobacco products. The plaintiffs claim the ban violates the state’s constitution and would harm public health.
Cigar Taxes Not Increasing in Maryland as Part of New Budget Agreement
Despite increases for nearly every other tobacco and nicotine product, according to multiple reports, the tax rates for cigars will not be increasing as part of the state’s new budget.
Washington, Mo. City Council Approves Smoking Ban Exemption for Cigar Bars
Cigar bars become the first exemption to the city’s smoking ban that was passed over a decade ago.
Sugar Land, Texas Passes Ban on New Tobacco Stores
The city council of the Houston suburb changed the zoning laws to remove tobacco shops as an acceptable use.
Vermont Governor Vetoes Flavored Tobacco Sales Ban
Gov. Phil Scott said that he struggled with whether to sign the law, but felt that it was inconsistent to ban the sales of flavored tobacco products and flavored e-liquids when products like marijuana edibles are legal.
FDA Sued Over Menthol Cigarette Ban Delay
FDA is once again getting sued for not banning tobacco products quickly enough. Of note, technically, this lawsuit only applies to the menthol cigarette ban and not the flavored cigar ban.
California Bill Would Create New Tax for Tobacco Products & Others to Fund Reparations
The bill would create a Reparation Fund that would give out housing loans and pay for education and training programs. In order to fund these programs, new taxes would be introduced on a wide range of products ranging from rice to gold, including tobacco.
