New Law Threatens Sales of Cigars in California
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.
Washington Lawmakers to Introduce Flavored Tobacco Ban in Upcoming Session
Kristine Reeves, a Seattle-area legislator, announced plans to introduce a bill that would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products. While the ban is centered around menthol products, it will apply to all flavored tobacco vaping products.
FDA, HHS Ask Court to Dismiss Menthol Cigarette Ban Lawsuit
While this case does not explicitly affect cigars, if FDA and HHS lose this case, it would accelerate a decision about whether to ban flavored cigars. Currently, that decision is on an indefinite hold.
House Subcommittee Goes After FDA’s Plans for Flavored Cigar/Menthol Bans, Nicotine Limits
A House of Representative Subcommittee voted, on party lines, to prevent the FDA from enacting the flavored cigar and menthol cigarette bans, as well as restrictions on nicotine limits, until after the agency adjust its policies regarding vaping products.
Ohio Judge Says Cities Can Ban Flavored Tobacco Products
The judge ruled that Ohio’s recently-passed ban on city’s banning flavored tobacco products is unconstitutional. The state is expected to appeal.
Seven Questions: White House Delays Menthol Cigarette Ban
…and what this has to do with cigars.
Biden Administration Delays Planned Menthol Cigarette Ban
The menthol delay almost certainly means that a proposed ban on flavored cigarettes is also indefinitely delayed.
Ohio’s Flavored Tobacco Sales Ban Paused by Injunction
Cities can once again ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, though the matter is far from resolved.
14 Cities File Lawsuit Against Ohio’s New Tobacco Preemption Law
Ohio’s new state law prevents cities and counties from enacting tobacco laws of their own, like banning the sales of flavored tobacco products. The plaintiffs claim the ban violates the state’s constitution and would harm public health.
Vermont Governor Vetoes Flavored Tobacco Sales Ban
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.
FDA Sued Over Menthol Cigarette Ban Delay
FDA is once again getting sued for not banning tobacco products quickly enough. Of note, technically, this lawsuit only applies to the menthol cigarette ban and not the flavored cigar ban.
