Minneapolis City Council Preserves Cigar Sampling Exemption, But Limits it to 15 Minutes
Just don’t get too comfortable, as you can only smoke for 15 minutes.
Ohio’s Flavored Tobacco Sales Ban Paused by Injunction
Cities can once again ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, though the matter is far from resolved.
Washington, Mo. City Council Approves Smoking Ban Exemption for Cigar Bars
Cigar bars become the first exemption to the city’s smoking ban that was passed over a decade ago.
Sugar Land, Texas Passes Ban on New Tobacco Stores
The city council of the Houston suburb changed the zoning laws to remove tobacco shops as an acceptable use.
Vermont Governor Vetoes Flavored Tobacco Sales Ban
Gov. Phil Scott said that he struggled with whether to sign the law, but felt that it was inconsistent to ban the sales of flavored tobacco products and flavored e-liquids when products like marijuana edibles are legal.
Vermont House of Representatives Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban (Update)
The proposed ban, which has been debated for the past six years, took a step forward this week.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Upholds Brookline’s Generational Tobacco Sales Ban
It could be a landmark win for those looking to create generational smoking bans.
Colorado Senate Passes Bill Allowing Counties to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products
The bill has cleared the Colorado Senate and seemingly will be supported by Gov. Jared Polis. It now moves onto the Colorado House of Representatives.
Columbus, Ohio Plans to Sue Over State’s New Tobacco Preemption Clause
While Columbus’ existing flavored tobacco ban will no longer be enforceable as of April 24, the fight over the law may not be done.
Missouri Tobacco Preemption Bill Introduced
The bill would prevent local governments from enacting laws related to tobacco and vaping products that are stricter than state laws, i.e. only the state would be able to ban the sales of flavored cigars.
Colorado Legislator Introduces Bill to Allow Counties to Create Their Own Tobacco Sales Laws
The bill could result in neighboring counties having vastly different policies as to tobacco sales.