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Jan 21

Bill introduced to allow cigars in ND lounges and bars

North Dakota: You haven’t been able to smoke indoors in North Dakota for 10 years. But a bill introduced at the Legislature would change that.

Jan 17

Cigar Tax War In The Wyoming Senate; Bill Moves Forward

Wyoming: Cigars in Wyoming are taxed at 20% of wholesale cost at the time of purchase, a rule the state’s premium cigar industry says has created an uneven playing field.

Jan 13

Waco poised to reverse ban on cigar, hookah smoking lounges

Texas: Waco may soon allow new hookah bars and cigar lounges, reversing a ban in place almost eight years and raising concern from the American Cancer Society.

Jan 13

Wyoming lawmakers endorse steep tax cut for cigars

Wyoming: A state legislative committee advanced a bill Thurs. Jan 12 that would dramatically reduce the tax on cigars. It now heads to the senate floor.

Dec 29

MGM Grand Detroit bringing back indoor smoking

Michigan: MGM Grand Detroit is bringing back its indoor smoking policy for some parts of the casino.

Dec 27

The Provisions of California’s Flavored Tobacco Ban

California: Although the bill to ban flavored tobacco was enacted in September 2020, Senate Bill 793 by Sen. Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) took effect on December 21, 2022. That is because the…

Dec 24

Virginia bill seeks to lower cigar tax rate

Virginia: Virginia lawmakers could consider a bill aiming to reduce the tax rate on cigars after the General Assembly convenes in January.

Nov 08

Council moves to further restrict outdoor smoking

California: Over the years, Santa Monica has sought to restrict the places where lighting up is allowed, placing various prohibitions on smoking in areas like elevators, parks, the Pier, public…