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FDA Makes Opening Arguments In Appeal to Regulate Premium Cigars

FDA Makes Opening Arguments In Appeal to Regulate Premium Cigars

The FDA attempted to make its case to three justices in hopes of overturning the ruling that frees the premium cigar industry from overregulation.

September 13, 2024
Minneapolis Cigar Shop Faces 15-Minute Time Limit For Smoking Cigars

Minneapolis Cigar Shop Faces 15-Minute Time Limit For Smoking Cigars

A new law that was signed on May 1 will prohibit more than 15 minutes of indoor smoking time at the city’s sole cigar lounge.

May 15, 2024
Generational Tobacco Bans Proliferating Across Massachusetts Towns

Generational Tobacco Bans Proliferating Across Massachusetts Towns

After the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld a generational tobacco ban instituted by Brookline in 2020, several other towns in the Greater-Boston area have quickly …

May 2, 2024
Connecticut Gets First New Cigar Bar In 20 Years

Connecticut Gets First New Cigar Bar In 20 Years

The Stamford-based Connecticut Cigar Company becomes the first cigar shop to get a liqour license in over two decades.

March 20, 2024
New House Proposal Aims To Exempt Premium Cigars From FDA Regulations

New House Proposal Aims To Exempt Premium Cigars From FDA Regulations

A new proposal to exempt the premium cigar industry from FDA regulation was introduced in the House of Representatives last month by Rep. Byron Donalds of South Florida.

December 11, 2023
New Zealand To Repeal Generational Tobacco Ban And Other Restrictions

New Zealand To Repeal Generational Tobacco Ban And Other Restrictions

Now that a new coalition government has taken over, it looks like the Smokefree bill will be repealed.

November 29, 2023
Wisconsin Introduces Bill Allowing For New Cigar Bars

Wisconsin Introduces Bill Allowing For New Cigar Bars

The Badger State is following the lead of other states nationwide by aiming to make cigar smoking more accessible to enthusiasts.

October 3, 2023
FDA Appeals Decision To Spare Cigar Industry From Regulation

FDA Appeals Decision To Spare Cigar Industry From Regulation

In a move that surprised some, the FDA is trying to extend the fight against premium cigars.

September 29, 2023
FDA Deeming Rule Fully Vacated For Premium Cigars

FDA Deeming Rule Fully Vacated For Premium Cigars

The premium cigar industry is ready to declare victory in the fight against FDA regulation.

August 9, 2023

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