Michigan Representative Introduces Bill Extending Cigar Tax Cap
A Michigan state representative has introduced a bill that would permanently extend the state’s 50-cent tax cap on premium cigars, which is currently set to…
Grand Rapids, Mich. Bans Smoking in Parks
On Tuesday, the Grand Rapids City Commission passed an amendment to its existing clean air law that will prohibit smoking, vaping and the use of…
Marquette, Mich. Bans Smoking at City Parks, Beaches
The largest city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has banned smoking at its city parks and beaches. Yesterday, the Marquette City Commission voted 7-0 to ban…
Saginaw, Mich. Bans Smoking in Parks
Earlier this week the Saginaw City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that will ban smoking in city parks and recreational facilities. The ban applies to…
Jackson County, Mich. Parks Now Tobacco-Free
The27 parks in Jackson County are now completely tobacco-free, after an ordinance passed earlier this summer went into effect on Friday and bans the use…
Jackson, Mich. Bans Smoking in Parks
Earlier this week, the Jackson City Council passed an ordinance that will ban and the use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes in the city’s parks…
Michigan Senate Passes Cigar Tax Changes, Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase
This week, the Michigan State Senate passed a group of tobacco-related bills that include an increase to the state’s minimum age to purchase tobacco purchasing…
A List of States Where Cigar Shops are Closed Due to Coronavirus (Big Update)
Like most businesses, cigar shops across the United States are having to make changes to their businesses due to coronavirus COVID-19 and various governmental orders…
Michigan Court Says Municipalities Cannot Increase Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21
Cities and counties in Michigan will still not be able to increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. A Michigan Appeals…
Michigan Legislators Introduce Beach Smoking Ban Bills
A pair of Michigan legislators have introduced bills into the legislature that seek to ban smoking on any state-owned beaches. On Tuesday, HB 4936 was…
Elk Rapids, Mich. Bans Smoking in Parks
On Monday, the Elk Rapids Village Council passed an ordinance expanding an existing smoking ban to cover a number of areas within the small municipality….
