There are currently two bills pending in the New York State Assembly (A 128) and Senate (S 1825) that would ban characterizing flavors in most tobacco product. The bill feature language that would ban all “characterizing flavors” except for tobacco, mint, wintergreen and menthol. The term “characterizing flavor” is defined as a distinguishable taste or aroma. Parallel bills pending in the New York State Assembly and Senate (A 128 and S 1825) would ban characterizing […]
The city of Newburgh has pass a new law that could result in the toughest local licensing requirements in the nation. The City Council approved the new measures which will begin on March 1st. If you wish to sell any form of tobacco in the city you will need to apply for a city license. However, to be approved you will have to pass a number of requirements including an inspection. In order to be […]
According to a report on Bloomberg news, the owners of Scandinavian Tobacco Group are in talks with private equity firms about a possible sale of the company. According to unnamed sources of Bloomberg, CVC Capital Partners Ltd., Rhone Capital LLC and Pamplona Capital Management LLP, are bidding for the Copenhagen-based company Scandinavian Tobacco Group employs over 9,000 people in 20 countries and in 2010 merged with the cigar and pipe tobacco business of Swedish Match. […]
A proposal to ban tobacco sales in the Cayuga County village of Union Springs was introduced to residents on Tuesday Night. The village is looking to create a law that would make the sale of tobacco products a class B misdemeanor. The New York Penal code denotes that the a class B misdemeanor is punishable by up to a year in jail. The village officials were inspired by the town of Westminster, Massachusetts which is […]
This week the township of Teaneck became the latest to join a growing movement across the country. On Wednesday, November 12th, 2015 Teaneck, NJ became the third township in the stage to raise the age to purchase tobacco from 19 to 21. Passage of the measure was non unanimous as the Deputy Mayor voted against it citing that such a move will further hurt the town’s ailing business districts. Mayor Lizette Park said the ban […]
Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love has no love for cigar smokers. Despite the state operating with no tobacco tax, the city recently passed a new tax on cigarettes to be used toward schools. This time around the city is gunning for cigars and other tobacco related products. According to a report on NATO (National Association of Tobacco Outlets) the city is looking to tax cigars at the rate of 36 cents per stick. While […]
In Moscow a Russian lawmaker is initiating a bill that will ban the sale of tobacco to anyone under the age of 21. The current age is 18. Sergei Poddubny wo is the first deputy chairman of the committing for physical culture, sport and you affairs plans to raise the issue today and the poor performance of the current anti-tobacco law. In June of 2013, Russia institute a anti-tobacco law that banned smoking in public […]
Yesterday, Imperial Tobacco issued their earning report which showed a decrease of 7% in tobacco revenue. But one item of note was a reference to the tobacco harvested in Cuba. According to the report, the poor leaf harvest will affect the supplies of both Cohiba and Montecristo Cigars. These cigars also happen to be the most counterfeited cigars in the world. The company also announced that it will be cutting 540 jobs.
Mecklenburg, North Carolina is set to vote on a proposed smoking ban that includes all government grounds, county parks, greenways and golf courses. The county has invited members of the community to speak at a public hearing on September 2nd, before a proposed September 17th vote. The plan is being pushed by Mecklenburg Country Health Director, Marcus Plescia. County commissioners are unsure if they would support such a sweeping ban. Mecklenburg County is home to […]
Following 33 other Massachusetts cites and towns that have already raised their tobacco age to 21, Saugus has begun the steps to follow suit. The Board of Health will hold a public hearing at its next meeting on November 3, 2014 at 6:15pm. The meeting will take place at the Saugus Public Library. The proposal for the change came from Joyce Redford, the program directory for North Shore/Cape Ann Tobacco Alcohol Policy Program. Currently the age […]