Prince George’s County, Md. Legalizes Cigar Lounges
The County Council gave its unanimous support to the proposal.
Minneapolis City Council Preserves Cigar Sampling Exemption, But Limits it to 15 Minutes
Just don’t get too comfortable, as you can only smoke for 15 minutes.
Washington, Mo. City Council Approves Smoking Ban Exemption for Cigar Bars
Cigar bars become the first exemption to the city’s smoking ban that was passed over a decade ago.
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.
Grand Island, Neb. Approves Ordinance Allowing Cigar Bars
The central Nebraska city has approved cigar bars to be opened within city limits, provided they meet certain requirements.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont SIgns Bill Allowing New Cigar Bars
Passage of the bill will allow for up to seven cigar shops to become cigar bars provided they meet certain requirements.
Connecticut Legislators Approve Bill That Would Allow New Cigar Bars, Now Awaits Governor’s Signature
If signed into law, it would bring an end to 20 years of prohibition on new cigar bars.
North Dakota Will Legally Allow Cigar Lounges
A similar bill in 2021 failed to clear the North Dakota Senate by a single vote, but now the legislation is signed into law.
North Dakota Senate, House Pass Cigar Lounge Bill, Sends to Governor (Update)
The bill allows for “cigar lounges” so long as a store generates at least 15 percent of its revenue from the sale of cigars and meets other requirements regarding physical space.
North Dakota Legislators to Once Again Consider Allowing Smoking in Cigar Bars and Lounges
A similar proposal failed in 2021 by a single vote.
North Dakota Senate Defeats Cigar Lounge Bill
The North Dakota Senate has snuffed out the hopes of cigar smokers looking to see cigar bars and lounges open in the state, as the…
