California Senate Approves Flavored Tobacco Ban
The California State Senate has approved a bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products within the state, a move that comes amidst…
El Monte, Calif. Passes First Reading of Flavored Tobacco Ban, Will Pursue Despite Lawsuit Threat
At its meeting on Tuesday, the El Monte City Council unanimously passed the first reading of an ordinance that will ban the sale of flavored…
Michigan Senate Passes Cigar Tax Changes, Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase
This week, the Michigan State Senate passed a group of tobacco-related bills that include an increase to the state’s minimum age to purchase tobacco purchasing…
Edina, Minn. Sued Over Flavored Tobacco Ban
Almost as soon as the Edina City Council had passed a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products, it found itself on the receiving…
Edina, Minn. Bans the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
On Tuesday night, the Edina City Council joined a growing list of cities and counties banning the sale of flavored tobacco products, unanimously approving an…
Chicago Alderman Introduces Flavored Tobacco Ban
Amidst budget hearings and concerns over policing in schools, Chicago Ald. Matt O’Shea, 19th, introduced an ordinance that seeks to place a ban on the…
Palo Alto, Calif. Bans Flavored Tobacco Products
On Tuesday, the Palo Alto City Council passed an ordinance that will ban the sale of flavored tobacco products and e-cigarettes within the city by…
Los Angeles County’s Flavored Tobacco Ban Challenged by Lawsuit
Three prominent tobacco companies have filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County over its flavored tobacco ban that was passed last fall and formally went…
Massachusetts’ Flavored Tobacco Ban Now in Effect
As of today, the sale of flavored tobacco products is now illegal at most retailers in the state of Massachusetts. The one exception to the…
California Senate Committee Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban
A bill seeking to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in California took its first significant step forward in its legislative journey, passing the…
Oakland, Calif. Closes Loophole on Flavored Tobacco Sales, Sets Minimum Pricing
On Tuesday, the Oakland City Council closed a loophole that allowed for the sale of flavored tobacco products despite the city banning them in Feb….
