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Ireland Considering Generational Tobacco Ban

Ireland Considering Generational Tobacco Ban

While such a proposal has not been officially introduced in the country's parliament, the nation’s health minister has stated that the measure is seriously being considered as …

July 21, 2026
New York State Introduces Generational Tobacco Ban Bill

New York State Introduces Generational Tobacco Ban Bill

The proposed legislation seeks to make it illegal for any person born after December 31, 2007, to purchase tobacco products, including cigars, in perpetuity.

June 4, 2026
United Kingdom’s Generational Tobacco Ban Officially Becomes Law

United Kingdom’s Generational Tobacco Ban Officially Becomes Law

A drastic law prohibits anyone born after New Year’s Day, 2009 to buy tobacco.

May 1, 2026
D.C. Justice Rules For Premium Cigars—Again

D.C. Justice Rules For Premium Cigars—Again

Judge Mehta upholds previous order to vacate FDA Deeming Rule, another victory for the cigar industry.

April 16, 2026
U.K.’s Generational Tobacco Ban About To Become Law

U.K.’s Generational Tobacco Ban About To Become Law

Anti-tobacco legislation would ban anyone born after 2009 from purchasing cigars in the United Kingdom.

March 18, 2026
An Update On Current Legislation Targeting The Cigar Industry

An Update On Current Legislation Targeting The Cigar Industry

It’s been a busy start to the year in terms of legislative initiatives that directly target the cigar industry.

March 13, 2026
Tracking Current Legislation That Can Impact The Cigar Industry

Tracking Current Legislation That Can Impact The Cigar Industry

You’ll find a small subset of proposals at the state level that are worth keeping an eye on, but be sure to stay in the loop within your local jurisdictions.

February 23, 2026
More Tobacco Bans Coming In California And Massachusetts

More Tobacco Bans Coming In California And Massachusetts

On both coasts of the continental United States, outright bans on selling tobacco products are proliferating.

October 23, 2025
Nicaragua Threatened With Tariffs Of Up To 100 Percent

Nicaragua Threatened With Tariffs Of Up To 100 Percent

Warning from United States takes aim at the world’s largest producer of handmade cigars and could lead to far higher prices for consumers.

October 21, 2025

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