Minneapolis City Council Committee Supports Proposal That Would Ban Smoking in City’s Only Cigar Lounge
The changes would close what is seen as a loophole in state law by allowing patrons to sample cigars in a cigar lounge.
France to Ban Smoking at Public Parks & Beaches, Eyes Plain Packaging for All Tobacco Products
France’s Minister of Health has also called for a minimum price for a pack of cigarettes and a ban on single-use vaping products.
New Zealand’s Government Scrapping Generational Tobacco Ban (Update)
The new government of New Zealand says it will repeal the law before March 2024.
Report: Pressure Builds to Exempt Cigars from Proposed U.K. Generational Smoking Ban
The Sun says that a dozen senior MPs are pressuring the Department of Health to exempt cigars from the proposed law.
Pennsylvania House Health Committee Exempts Cigar Stores, Cigar Bars From Potential Smoking Ban Changes
Smoking to remain legal at Pennsylvania cigar stores and cigar bars.
FDA Increases Penalties for Tobacco Companies by 7.7 Percent
The increased penalties are due to inflation.
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.
Colorado Voters Reject Tobacco Tax Rate Drop, Refund
Voting against Proposition II would have decreased tobacco tax rates in Colorado by 11.53 percent and tobacco companies would have gotten $23.65 million in tax refunds. Instead, two-thirds of the voters approved Proposition II, meaning the money will be used to fund preschool programs.
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.
Fairbanks, Alaska Raises Tobacco Tax
In 2024, the tax rate will more than double in Alaska’s second-largest city.
