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If passed, the updated Tobacco and Vapes Bill would make the U.K. one of the most anti-tobacco countries in the world. However, the updated version of the bill does not include a ban on outdoor pub smoking.

A law going into effect next year will create a list of unflavored tobacco products that are legal to sell in California. An unintended consequence of this law is that many cigars that aren’t unflavored—especially limited edition cigars and products from smaller companies—might no longer be sold in the state.

The Columbus city attorney is arguing that one smoke shop has violated tobacco laws so many times, it should be shut down. While many states have this option, it’s rare to see enough repeated violations that this punishment becomes a possibility.

Previously, cigar bars could only be located in standalone buildings. Now, cigar bars that serve alcohol but not food will be able to operate in non-standalone buildings.

The County Council gave its unanimous support to the proposal.

Just don’t get too comfortable, as you can only smoke for 15 minutes.

Cities can once again ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, though the matter is far from resolved.

Cigar bars become the first exemption to the city’s smoking ban that was passed over a decade ago.

The city council of the Houston suburb changed the zoning laws to remove tobacco shops as an acceptable use.

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.

The proposed ban, which has been debated for the past six years, took a step forward this week.