In January, Virginia legislatures proposed a bill that would raise the minimum age to buy, sell or posses tobacco from 18 to 21. Now HB 2748 is one step away from becoming law. The bill first passed a Senate vote on Jan 29th with a vote of 32-8. On February 5th, the house voted 67-31 with one abstention to pass the measure as well. The bill is now on its way to the desk Democrat […]
On February 6th, 2019, David Lafferty was named the future Vice President of Sales at Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT). Lafferty spent eleven years employed with Drew Estate in a sales position. He began his career as the New England Sales Representative to be promoted to the East Coast Regional Sales Manager and then again, he worked his way up to become the Director of National Accounts prior to his departing in May 2018. Lafferty […]
A bill has been introduced in the New Jersey Legislature that would prohibit tobacco products from being delivered to anyone under the age of 21. Since 2017, New Jersey has prohibited the sale of tobacco to anyone under the age of 21. This new measure would add language requiring the signature of a person 21 years age or older to receive a tobacco purchase. The bill AB 4896 is currently sponsored by Democrats Rep. Herbert […]
The state of Colorado has seen the introduction of HB19-1076 which would remove the exemption for cigar shops thus making smoking in a cigar lounge illegal within the state. The bill is was initially sponsored by Reps. Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D-30), Colin Larson (R-22), Sens. Kevin Priola (R-25), and Kerry Donovan (D-5), The bill amends the “Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act” by: Adding a definition of “electronic smoking device” (ESD) to include e-cigarettes and similar devices within […]
Once again the state of Hawaii has seen a bill proposed that would ban online tobacco sales and raise the cost of having a tobacco license. The bill which was introduced in January currently has 20 sponsors including, Rep. John Mizuno [D], Rep. Henry Aquino [D], Rep. Romy Cachola [D]. Rep. Richard Creagan [D], Rep. Ty Cullen [D], Rep. Lynn Decoite [D], Rep. Sharon Har [D], Rep. Daniel Holt [D], Rep. Linda Ichiyama [D], Rep. […]
Two Guys Smoke Shop of Salem, Nashua, and Seabrook, New Hampshire will be celebrating its 34th Anniversary on September 11, 2019 by giving away the ultimate all-expense paid VIP Trip for Six to Las Vegas. This trip will be complete with first class airfare to and from Las Vegas, a luxury suite for six people for 3 nights, luxurious dinners and even some unforgettable experiences like racing. Two Guys Smoke Shop, a very popular New […]
On February 4th, 2019 United Cigar, distributor of premium cigars in the United States announced that measures have been put into place to prevent counterfeiting of their premium line from Selected Tobacco; Atabey. “Over the last year we have heard whispers of counterfeit or unbanded Atabeys” said Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars. “Regretfully, these whispers have turned into a reality and a few mislead consumers have felt the effects. Atabey is hand-rolled in Costa Rica […]
Aganorsa Leaf Habano is back with a familiar new look. Formerly known as Aganorsa Leaf Tabsa Habano, the new name, band and presentation are intended to align the brand with the Corojo, Maduro, and Connecticut editions of the Aganorsa Leaf series which were repackaged last year. “One of the key goals of our packaging changes is to demonstrate clearly the variety of taste and aroma our cigars offer while maintaining an overall coherent look and […]
With Miami Cigar & Company celebrating their 30th Anniversary in 2019 the company has announced changes within its sales force. New England Sales Representative Willy Marante has been promoted to a full-time Sales Representative position in the company where he will now serve North Florida. In his farewell letter to New England retailers Marante states, “It has been such a pleasure to be your rep for the last two and a half years. When I was […]
In the state of Virginia Del. Chris Stolle, R-Virginia Beach has introduced a bill to ban the sale of all tobacco and nicotine products to anyone under the age of 21. The state of Virginia is major tobacco producer but it is also the home of Altria who has endorsed a national standard of 21. The bill has also gotten the support of Speaker of the House Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights. House Bill No. 2748 […]