Colorado Legislator Introduces Bill to Allow Counties to Create Their Own Tobacco Sales Laws
The bill could result in neighboring counties having vastly different policies as to tobacco sales.
U.S. Supreme Court Will Not Hear Challenge to California’s Flavored Tobacco Ban
The highest court in the land will allow California’s ban to stand.
Multnomah County, Ore.’s Flavored Tobacco Ban Delayed Just Days Before Going Into Effect (Update)
The ban was set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024; now it is on hold while an appeals court considers its legality.
Ohio House Overrides Governor’s Veto on Local Tobacco Laws
Local laws remain in effect for now, but could soon be nullified by a preemption clause.
Falmouth, Maine Passes Ban on Flavored Tobacco Sales
Maine has become a hotbed of flavored tobacco sales bans, with six towns and cities passing regulations in recent years.
White House Delays FDA’s Flavored Cigar, Menthol Cigarette Bans Until 2024
The new timeline suggest the final rules could be announced in March 2024, but it’s unclear whether that will happen.
Bill Seeks to Ban Flavored Tobacco & Vaping Sales in Michigan
If passed, the new bill would ban the sale of all flavored cigars in Michigan.
CAA, PCA Ask OMB to Stop FDA’s Proposed Flavored Cigar Ban
Earlier this week, the two groups met with government officials regarding the upcoming flavored cigar ban.
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.
FDA Sends Proposed Flavored Cigar, Menthol Cigarette Bans to OMB
This is one of the final steps before the bans can go into effect.
Biden White House Announces New Anti-Tobacco Measures as Part of Cancer Moonshot Program
While there are no major policy changes, these announcement serve as a reminder that the Biden White House supports FDA’s plans to ban the sales of flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.
