Posts Tagged ‘State Legislation’
The Imperative of Tax Caps for Premium Cigars
Washington, DC: When it comes to state taxation policies, few industries face as much scrutiny and inconsistency as premium cigars. As lawmakers grapple with budgetary constraints and revenue generation, the…
Read MoreCity considers downtown cigar lounge
Georgia: City leaders did not approve or deny a permit for a downtown cigar lounge at the council meeting Monday because there was no quorum. The mayor and one councilman…
Read MoreWashington City Council approves allowing cigar bars
Missouri: The Washington City Council approved an ordinance Monday granting an exemption from its indoor smoking ban for cigar bars.
Read MoreThe Looming Shadow: Generational Smoking Bans and the Premium Cigar Industry
Washington, DC: The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts’ decision to uphold the town of Brookline’s decision to implement a generational smoking ban, prohibiting the sale of tobacco to anyone born…
Read MoreHawaii SB 148: The Debate Over Generational Tobacco Bans and Their Impact on Premium Cigars
Hawaii: Hawaii’s Senate Bill 148 has sparked a debate, both within the state and beyond, as it seeks to impose a generational tobacco ban. While the bill aims to reduce…
Read MoreCRA Announces New Executive Director, Mike Copperman
Virginia – The Board of Directors of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Copperman as the organization’s new executive director. This decision comes after an extensive search…
Read MoreCRA Statement of Opposition to The City of Minneapolis’s Proposed Ban on Sampling of Premium Cigars
Cigar Rights of America (CRA), a consumer-based public advocacy group committed to safeguarding the interests of premium cigar manufacturers, retailers, and consumers, presents this statement in opposition to a proposal…
Read MoreLone cigar bar in Minneapolis fighting to stay open amid potential tobacco regulations
Minnesota: The City of Minneapolis is taking aim at a tobacco loophole which would force its only cigar bar to close. The city council is set to vote this week…
Read MoreFlorida Contemplates Outdoor Smoking Ban: Balancing Public Health and Personal Freedoms
Florida: Continuing the trend of implementing outdoor smoking bans across public spaces, Florida Representative Marie Woodson (D) introduced a measure in the state legislature on November 16th to prohibit smoking…
Read MoreCity Approves Ban on Cigarettes and Vaping in Public Parks
Florida: Winter Park became one of 25 Florida cities to ban smoking and vaping in public parks, beaches and leisure areas. But not all forms of smoking are prohibited.
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