California Cigar Tax Rate Increasing in July
Every year, the tax rate for other tobacco products—including cigars— in California changes. This year, it will be increasing by more than 10 percent. Effective,…
Gilroy, Calif. Bans Smoking in Parks
A smoking ban is coming to the parks of Gilroy, Calif. after the city council approved an ordinance earlier this month. The ban extends to…
West Hollywood, Calif. Bans Flavored Tobacco Products
Effective Sept. 15, the sale of flavored tobacco products will no longer be allowed in West Hollywood, Calif. Yesterday, the West Hollywood City Council voted…
Long Beach, Calif. Banning Flavored Tobacco, Premium Cigar Exemption Established
Long Beach is not going to wait for the state of California to ban flavored tobacco products. Yesterday, the Long Beach City Council unanimously passed…
West Hollywood, Calif. Advances Ban on the Sale of Flavored Tobacco
At its meeting this week, the West Hollywood City Council voted 4-1 in favor of an ordinance that will prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco…
California Considering Larger Prop 65 Warning Labels
The small warning labels you see on cigar boxes warning you of chemicals Known to the State of California might be getting larger. California Office…
California’s Flavored Tobacco Ban Goes to Voters After Referendum Signatures Certified
On Friday, the California Secretary of State’s office certified that a referendum challenging the state’s ban on flavored tobacco sales had garnered more than the…
Beverly Hills, Calif.’s Tobacco Sales Ban Now In Effect, Cigar Lounges Remain Exempt
One of the most restrictive pieces of anti-tobacco legislation in the country has gone into effect, as retailers in Beverly Hills are now prohibited from…
Weekly News (Dec. 28, 2020)
News AJ Fernandez Adds Churchill Vitola to New World Connecticut Casa Cuevas Now Available in Australia Daughters of the Wind Enigma Goes on Sale in…
California’s Flavored Tobacco Ban Delayed Until Signature Verification Process Complete
California’s flavored tobacco ban will not take effect on Jan. 1, 2021. When, or if it takes effect remains to be seen. The Superior Court…
California’s Flavored Tobacco Ban Likely Delayed Until 2022 as Ballot Measure Reaches Signature Threshold
California’s flavored tobacco ban will likely not to go into effect until at least December 2022. A campaign to have the new law subject to…
