Posts Tagged ‘State Legislation’
Beach smoking bills make exceptions for unfiltered cigars
Florida: The renewed effort to snuff out smoking on Florida’s beaches recently underwent a noteworthy change that’s reflective of the state’s deep history with cigars, especially in the Tampa Bay…
Read MoreBeach smoking change heads to final Senate Committee after amendment
Florida: A Senate bill that would allow cities and counties the right to regulate smoking at public beaches and parks cleared its second committee Monday with a handful of amendments.
Read MoreAtlantic City Closer to Snuffing Out Cigars on Casino Floors
New Jersey: The “No Smoking Allowed” sign may become a permanent fixture in the majority of Atlantic City casinos. Surprisingly, the pitch to do so comes not from some fringe…
Read MoreMISSISSIPPI LEGISLATOR FILES BILL TO INCREASE STATE’S TOBACCO TAX
Mississippi: A bill introduced into the Mississippi House of Representatives this week is seeking to raise the state’s tobacco taxes from 15 percent of the wholesale price to 22.5 percent.
Read MoreMASSIVE CIGAR TAX HIKE PROPOSED IN NEW MEXICO
New Mexico: A new bill introduced in the New Mexico House of Representatives would dramatically increase the cost of cigars by more than tripling the tax on large cigars. H.B.…
Read MoreNORTH CAROLINA CIGAR TAX CAP SIGNED INTO LAW
North Carolina: Beginning July 1, 2022, cigar shoppers in North Carolina will likely begin to see lower prices for the cigars they buy.
Read MoreHookah, Premium Cigars Exempted From Proposed Denver Flavored Tobacco Ban
Colorado: While a Denver City Council committee will soon vote on a proposed flavored tobacco and vaping products ban, hookah lounges and premium cigars are no longer on the chopping…
Read MoreMichigan Tobacco Tax Cap Approved by Governor
Michigan: A major victory took place yesterday morning just before 10 am in the Great Lake state when governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4485, which preserves Michigan’s 50-cent state…
Read MoreHow to Take Action for Your Cigar Rights
Cigar Rights of America (CRA) is the first and only grassroots, consumer-based public advocacy group fighting to protect cigar enthusiasts’ rights. The group focuses on updating the community, shop owners…
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