California Lawmakers Propose Statewide Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products
At the end of November 2018, six California lawmakers announced a plan that would bring an end to flavored tobacco sales in retail stores...
Maryland Legislator Bills Threaten Tobacco Products and Retailers
Maryland tobacco retailers and consumers should be on alert–a new pair of senate bills could limit access to tobacco products and put some retailers...
An Update on 7 State Legislative Bills Impacting Tobacco Taxes
The following update was provided by the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO)
The following tobacco-related state legislative bills have been acted on by a...
Premium Cigar Industry Scores Another Win in Fight Against FDA
Was the FDA's decision not to exempt premium cigars from its Deeming Rule random and fickle? Did the FDA fail to reasonably take into...
Colorado and Oregon Voters Approve Ballot Questions
The following is a legislative update from the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO)
This week, Colorado and Oregon voters approved measures included on the...
New FDA Proposed Guidance on Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reconfirming its commitment to get Americans to stop smoking by taking a look at nicotine replacement...
New Jersey Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21
New Jersey has raised the age for buying cigarettes and tobacco products to 21, becoming the firs state to do so. Gov. Chris Christie...
California Governor Vetoes Smoking and Vaping Ban in State Parks and Beaches
Though California state lawmakers made moves to to ban smoking and vaping in state parks and beaches, Gov. Jerry Brown has made a move...
Lawsuit Seeks to Repeal California’s Flavored Tobacco Ban
Several tobacco manufactures and trade associations have filed a lawsuit to challenge California's flavor ban. California Senate Bill 793 was signed into law by...
IPCPR Announces New State Affairs Director
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has announced staff changes as its search for a new CEO to replace Mark Pursell...
