Regulations

In addition to the nearly $4 billion in lost retail sales, governments around the country would lose a combined $750 million in tax revenue.

Rep. Carolyn Jackson, D-Hammond, has once again proposed a bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products in Indiana. Jackson recently introduced…

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is once again introducing a bill that would exempt premium and traditional cigars from FDA regulation.

A similar proposal failed in 2021 by a single vote.

Just weeks after California’s flavored tobacco ban went into effect, it’s neighbor to the north will consider a ban of its own during the upcoming legislative session.

If passed, New Mexico would become the third state with a ban on flavored tobacco sales.

Previously, a cigar store that opened after July 2015 could not allow smoking inside the store.

The bill would cap taxes on “premium cigars” at no more than 30 cents per cigar. If passed, it would likely save consumers on purchases of any cigar that costs more than $3.

While you may not be able to smoke in your office, your local member of Congress can.

It’s unclear whether Gov. Hochul also wants to increase the taxes on cigars.

Make sure to have your ID ready before buying your next cigar in Nevada.