Ohio joins the growing number of states that have adopted tobacco 21 legislation. Governor Mike DeWine (R) signed Ohio’s 2020-21 State Operating Budget which contains age restriction language. The measure prohibits the sale or distribution of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or papers used to...
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) submitted a formal public comment to the Food & Drug Administration yesterday on the Content and Format of Substantial Equivalence Reports. PCA also endorsed the comments submitted by Cigar Rights of America (CRA) and a separate comment submitted by major...
During the hearings on Monday and Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Tax Expenditures began to understand local retail tobacconists' competitive disadvantage as compared to online sellers. The Committee amended House Bill 2270 to re-establish the cigar tax cap but, they increased the cap to $1.00...
Today the Joint Committee on Tax Expenditures has scheduled a second public hearing on House Bill 2270, which removes the $.50 tax cap on cigars. In person retailer participation at the hearing is critically important. The hearing details are below: Tuesday, June 18, at 1:00 PM Oregon...
Oregon House Bill 2270 removes the $.50 tax cap on cigars, increasing the tax to a devastating 65 percent. The legislation was also amended to prohibit the sale of certain premium cigar brand products in Oregon. Retailer participation at the public hearing is critically important. The...
Immediate Action Required to Save Cigar Tax Cap Oregon House Bill 2270 removes the $.50 tax cap on cigars, increasing the tax to a devastating 65 percent. The legislation was also amended to prohibit the sale of certain premium cigar brand products in Oregon. Retailer participation at...
The Nevada legislature passed legislation that alters how the tax on other tobacco products (OTP) products is collected and creates new licensing requirements for retailers. SB 81 and AB 535 were proposed and supported by the Governor’s office, Attorney General, Department of Taxation, and legislative...
We invite you to attend our 1st Annual State Fair and PAC-Palooza during the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Convention & International Trade Show in Las Vegas! Stop by the Government Affairs Booth located in the back left corner of the show floor between 4 and 6 PM on Sunday, June 30th...
Your immediate engagement is needed to defeat Assembly Bill 535 in the state Senate! CLICK HERE to take action now. A.B. 535 establishes an annual license fee of $650 for a license as a wholesale dealer of other tobacco products and an annual license fee of...
Today, Texas joins 14 other states in adopting tobacco 21 legislation. The Senate concurred with House amendments to Senate Bill 21 that expand the military exemption to include all military personnel with military identification. The bill also preempts local jurisdictions from increasing age requirements. Governor...
