Cigar News

Mandan closer to approving first cigar lounge

By Harrison Clark / July 13, 2023

North Dakota: North Dakota lawmakers have already given their blessing to allow cigar lounges throughout the state — but unfortunately, one of the first of these gathering spots can’t open…

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Connecticut Cigar Shops Now Eligible For Liquor License, Restrictions Apply

By Harrison Clark / July 3, 2023

Connecticut: More cigar smokers in the Nutmeg State will be able to order a drink and light up in the same establishment. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has officially signed SB…

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Nevada’s 50-Cent Tax Cap On Cigars Signed Into Law

By Harrison Clark / June 21, 2023

Nevada: The state best known for its sinful city and expansive natural landscapes is easing the wallets of local cigar smokers. Nevada is set to join a handful of other states that have…

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Montana Governor Signs 35 Cent Tax Cap On Cigars Into Law

By Harrison Clark / May 18, 2023

Montana: Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 122 into law on Tuesday, which calls for a 35 cent tax cap on the sale of premium cigars. Sponsored by Montana…

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Shreveport Casinos Could Soon Reintroduce Smoking as City Council Mulls Flip-Flop

By Harrison Clark / May 17, 2023

Louisiana: Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Shreveport local officials in June 2020 passed Ordinance No. 51, the Smoke-Free Air Act, which extended the indoor smoking ban to casinos and bars. Previously,…

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Making Cents: cigar tax cap and rural airports fund

By Harrison Clark / April 26, 2023

Nevada: Assembly Bill 232 would reduce taxes on premium hand rolled cigars in Nevada. These cigars are defined as cigars that are wrapped fully with tobacco leaves and do not…

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The Bill That Would Have Permanently Banned Tobacco Sales In California Was Put On Hold

By Harrison Clark / April 19, 2023

California: A legislative bill that would have effectively put an end to the sale of tobacco in the Golden State has been stalled. Last week in the California State Legislature, Assembly…

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PCA and CRA Applaud North Dakota for Passing HB 1229 Allowing Cigar lounges in the State

By News / April 13, 2023

North Dakota: Washington, D.C. – Today, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and Cigar Rights of America (CRA) celebrate the passage of HB 1229 in North Dakota, which allows the establishment…

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Cigar Bill Signed

By Harrison Clark / April 13, 2023

North Dakota: Smoking in public places in North Dakota, banned by a ballot measure in 2012, is about to change somewhat.

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Connecticut cigar lounges could sell alcohol under new bill

By Harrison Clark / April 10, 2023

Connecticut: Connecticut could allow new cigar bars for the first in 20 years under proposed legislation at the state Capitol, but health groups are once again lining up against the…

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