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.
Sugar Land, Texas Passes Ban on New Tobacco Stores
The city council of the Houston suburb changed the zoning laws to remove tobacco shops as an acceptable use.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Upholds Brookline’s Generational Tobacco Sales Ban
It could be a landmark win for those looking to create generational smoking bans.
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.
New Law Requires Nevada Tobacco Retailers to Use Age Verification Software
Make sure to have your ID ready before buying your next cigar in Nevada.
Manhattan, Kan. Approves Exemption to Allow Smoking in Cigar Shops
Cigar lounges could soon be able to allow their customers to light up inside.
Bloomington, Minn. To Ban Flavored Tobacco Sales, Limit Tobacco Retailer Licenses
The Bloomington City Council has voted in favor of an ordinance that will both ban the sale of flavored tobacco products and limit the number…
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…
North Dakota House of Representatives Approves Bill Allowing Cigar Bars & Lounges
A bill in the North Dakota legislature seeking to allow cigar bars and lounges to open in the state has cleared its first major hurdle,…
