Posts Tagged ‘State Legislation’
The UTL: California’s New Tobacco Red Tape
California has never been shy about wielding its regulatory pen, but its latest maneuver demonstrates just how far officials are willing to stretch their authority. On August 6th, the California…
Read MoreMassachusetts and the Illusion of a Nicotine-Free Generation
On July 14, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Health convened a hearing on two bills that aim to outlaw the sale of all tobacco and nicotine products, including premium…
Read MoreCRA Connects with State Lawmakers at NCSL Summit in Boston
On August 4, Cigar Rights of America (CRA), alongside the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and the Cigar Association of America (CAA), co-hosted a cigar reception at the Legacy Club in…
Read MoreGenerational Tobacco Bans Considered in Four Massachusetts Towns: CRA Responds with Opposition
Massachusetts: Recently, four towns in Massachusetts—Peabody, Lexington, Northampton, and Medford—have explored implementing generational tobacco bans, which would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to individuals born after a certain year,…
Read MoreCounty Bans Smoking, Vaping and Toking from Beaches and Parks, With an Exception for Cigars
Florida: Mirroring Flagler Beach, which passed a similar ordinance two years ago, the Flagler County Commission today approved on first reading a prohibition on smoking or vaping in any public park…
Read MoreThe Continuing Battle for Cigar Rights
Washington, DC: The legal victory vacating FDA’s authority over premium cigars last August was a monumental win for the industry. This decision was the culmination of years of dedicated advocacy…
Read MoreGenerational Tobacco Bans: A Growing Focus in the US & Worldwide
Massachusetts: As the concept of generational tobacco bans gain momentum across the country and the globe, the debate continues to intensify over their impact on public health, personal freedoms, and…
Read MoreThe Power of One: Why Your Voice Matters in Cigar Rights Advocacy
Washington, DC: In the realm of advocacy, every individual voice can be a powerful catalyst for change. For those of us who cherish the art of enjoying cigars, the need…
Read MoreThe Futility of Tobacco Taxes: Why They Fail to Curb Smoking
Washignton, DC: For the better part of the last two decades, anti-tobacco advocates have turned their attention towards pursuing legislative endeavors that seek to implement massive tax increases on tobacco…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Definition: Why Congress Must Define Premium Cigars
Washington, DC: Precise language is always crucial for appropriate and effective regulation. Given the significant disparities which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the FDA) and other anti-tobacco groups acknowledge…
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