Cigar News

Cigar bars bill goes to Burgum’s desk

By Harrison Clark / April 7, 2023

North Dakota: You can’t smoke indoors in North Dakota. Whether that will change is up to the Governor. Both chambers of the Legislature have approved HB 1229, which would exempt…

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North Dakota lawmakers approve legalization of cigar lounges, send bill to Gov. Burgum

By Harrison Clark / April 5, 2023

North Dakota: In recent years, efforts to legalize cigar lounges in North Dakota have become a recurring skirmish within a larger tug-of-war between libertarian-leaning lawmakers and public health advocates.

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State Senate weighs bill to reduce tax on cigars

By Harrison Clark / April 5, 2023

Montana: The Montana Senate is advancing a bill that would reduce taxes on “premium cigars” in the state. Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson is sponsoring Senate Bill 122, which would add premium…

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Wyoming Lawmakers Scale Back Cigar Tax Bill

By Harrison Clark / March 14, 2023

Wyoming: Cigars will continue to be taxed in Wyoming at their current rate of 20 percent. A bill seeking to cut that tax rate was watered down as it moved…

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West Virginia’s House spars over cigars

By Harrison Clark / February 27, 2023

West Virginia: While cruising through a long list of bills during a Saturday floor session, the House of Delegates debated at length and divided sharply on a bill to allow…

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Connecticut has only one operating tobacco bar. This bill would allow more to open.

By Harrison Clark / February 13, 2023

Connecticut: Connecticut’s cigar lounges would be allowed to seek liquor licenses for the first time in nearly twenty years under new legislation promoted by lawmakers who say that the state’s…

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Wyoming Lawmakers reduce cigar tax cut and send bill to the House floor

By Harrison Clark / February 10, 2023

Wyoming: The Wyoming Legislature’s House Revenue Committee advanced a bill that would cut the tax on premium cigars in half.

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NY’s cigarette tax would be highest in nation under governor’s plan

By Harrison Clark / February 7, 2023

New York: New York state’s proposed budget would have it leading the nation when it comes to a cigarette tax.

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Mexico imposes one of world’s strictest anti-smoking laws

By Harrison Clark / February 6, 2023

International: One of the World’s strictest anti-tobacco laws has been imposed in Mexico, setting in force a total ban on smoking in public places, including hotels, beaches and parks.

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North Dakota House advances bill to legalize cigar lounges

By Harrison Clark / January 30, 2023

North Dakota: A bill to legalize cigar lounges in North Dakota has cleared its first hurdle, but similar legislation has turned to ash in previous years.

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