News | La Hoja Edicion Classica 1962

La Hoja Cigars Announces La Hoja Edicion Classica 1962 New Blend Honors Company’s Founding December 17th, 2014, NEW YORK CITY — In the Fall of 1962, Carlos Flores fled Fidel Castro’s rule to Miami, FL to found Flor de Flores Cigar Company. Through Carlos’ hard work and determination, Flor De Flores became a staple for American cigar enthusiasts, selling over one million cigars a single day during the cigar boom of the 1990’s. Today, La […]

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News | 2015 Budget Contains Cigar Language

The following comes from Cigar Rights of America: Legislative efforts following a two year joint campaign that began with the refiling of H.R. 792 and S. 772, has culminated in a direct message being conveyed from the U.S. Congress to the FDA that premium cigars should not be regulated. This effort, first addressed by the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee this spring when FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg was questioned about the issue, evolved into the […]

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Massachusetts

Law | Lawrence, MA Goes 21

The Board of Health in the City of Lawrence, Massachusetts has voted to pass a new regulation that will require consumers to be 21 years of age to purchase tobacco included cigars and other tobacco products with the exception of Hookah which was not part of the new law. The vote this was unanimous on Tuesday night includes a requirement that stores who sell tobacco products post signs advising customers on how to enroll in […]

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Law | Charlevoix County Might Ban Beach Smoking

If the Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners vote in favor of a proposal tomorrow, smoking will be banned on beaches maintained by the county. The vote comes after the tobacco ban was recommended by county health officials as well as the parks committee. According to parks committee member Shirley Roloff she believes that smokers should be given their own area to smoke in even though she rather “do away with it everywhere”. Account to the parks […]

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Cigar Review | Matilde Renacer

Matilde was a brand that was introduced in 2014 and according to their website, Jose Sejas says, “I am passionate about smoking cigars and have dedicated 40 years of my life to the cigar industry. I am now tapping my deep roots in the Dominican Republic to revive a forgotten brand called Matilde. Tabacalera la Matilde is a unique boutique cigar factory where I am free to make cigars in my own way. I lead […]

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Law | Leverett & Montague, MA Might Go 21

In the towns of Leverett and Montague in Frankly County, Massachusetts the health board looking to change the current age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. The town of Leverett is looking to go a step beyond with the addition of banning flavored tobacco except for menthol. According to Leverett Board of Health Chairwoman Fay Zipkowitz , the board will pass the proposed regulations which were introduced by a  representative of the Substance and Tobacco […]

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Law | Columbia City, MO Proposes Age Increase

The First Ward Councilwoman, Ginny Chadwick called for increase of the minimum age to buy tobacco products in the city to 21. In turn, the council unanimously passed a motion just after midnight on Tuesday at its regular meeting to send legislative intent to the city’s Board of Health & Substance Abuse Advisory Commission for review before a bill is presented to the council for a vote. The city feels this is necessary since there […]

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News | La Flor Dominicana 707

At the TAA, the La Flor Dominicana introduced the 707 exclusively for TAA members. Today, La Flor Dominicana announced release of the 707 Ligero as part of its regular portfolio although the blend will be slightly different then the release for Tobacco Association of America members. The new version of the La Flor Dominicana 707 features a Habano wrapper from Ecuador over a binder and filler from the Dominican Republic. The cigar becomes the largest […]

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Law | Nassau County Pushing For 21

Nassau County has begun to make a push to raise the age to purchase tobacco. Currently, NYC and Suffolk County which bookends Nassau both have the purchase age at 21 which Nassau is looking to join. Nassau County Legislature Judy Jacob has stepped up her push enlisting regional health advocate and the lawmaker who passed the measure in Suffolk County. Jacobs a Democrat from Woodbury stood with doctors and representatives from the American Cancer Society […]

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Law | Palo Alto, CA Considers Tougher Smoking Restrictions

The city of Palo Alto is getting ready to make it even tougher for smokers to light up. The new changes will extend the ban to all commercial areas including downtown and the Stanford Shopping Center. The potential new ban could go into effect as soon as tonight when the city council meets to discuss the new extensions. City Councilman Greg Scharff says, “I definitely support it. First of all, it would make enforcement so […]

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