One would think that the primary subject at the world conference of the World Health Organization (WHO) would be Ebola. The disease has begun to jump borders and the potential for a world-wide epidemic is there. However, the organization has decided to set its sights on the tobacco industry The WHO is holding its meetings in Russia, which has been boycotted by the United States due to their support of the separatists in Ukraine. One […]
Starting on November 1st, 2014 it will be illegal to light up on grounds owned by Redwood County in the state of Minnesota. However, Plum Creek Park will not be subjected to the new law due to its size and this inability to properly enforce the new ruling. In addition all foster care homes and daycare facilities licensed by the county are now required to be smoke free as well. According to Carol Biren, director […]
For the sixth year in a row, Gurkha Cigars, makers of the world’s finest and most expensive cigars, have partnered with The Eric Trump Foundation to raise money and awareness for children battling life-threatening diseases at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This year, they offered a special private label cigar specifically for the Eric Trump Foundation that sold at auction for $30,000, following the golf tournament and fundraising gala. The cigar will be blended and […]
On Monday September 15th, 2014 the city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin approved a motion that will require state works to pay an additional $100 per month towards their health insurance premiums. Currently the majority of city workers pay 12.5 percent f their health insurance premiums which is approximately $70 a month and $175 per month for family coverage. The city will now require all employees to take a nicotine test this fall and those who fail […]
On Friday August 29th the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that allowing smoking in cigar bars and tobacco shops is an unconstitutional special legislation. The court which was divided stated in their ruling, “here is no substantial difference in circumstances between cigar bars and other public places or places of employment that justifies treating cigars bars differently. The judges added, “The purpose of the 2008 Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act is to protect the public health […]
In Dekalb, IL the City Council will make it more difficult for a person to light up. This week they took the first step to banning smoking on public patios. The members of the city council are looking to change where tobacco store owners could set up in the city. Bar owner, Cali Walker believes people will stay home to drink rather than come to her bar when they won’t be able to sit outside […]
On September 15th, 2014 the amendments passed by the Pittsfield, MA Board of Health go into effect. The regulations called the Environmental Tobacco Smoke and the Sale of Tobacco and Nicotine Deliver Products takes this things to a whole new level. First the city is planning to reduce the amount of permits to sell tobacco and all stores must be at least 500 feet from a school. The new amendment will also regulate the pricing […]
A lot of people have reached out to me and asked now that the commenting period is over, what comes next in regards to FDA regulations? Well according to an article posted by the Executive Director of CSPnet.com a website for connivence stores, the following happens. After the dust settled from the public commenting period, a total of 82,000 comments were received. The comment period was Step 6 in a nine-step process. The law requires the FDA to […]
Starting January 1st, 2015 another healthcare system in the state of Pennsylvania will not hire you if you use tobacco. According to WellSpanHealth, all job applicants will be required to submit a urine sample for drug testing as well as nicotine and tobacco. The healthcare system will not hire individuals who test positive from more than a secondhand amount of either unless they agree to be put on a program to quit. The company which employs more […]
Last week a report came out that claimed that tobacco use harms military readiness. Now, according to a report on Bloomberg, the Pentagon is looking into cutting tobacco use and discounts for the military. According to the article Ray Mabus, Navy Secretary has begun looking into banning tobacco sales on Navy ships as well as Navy and Marine Corps bases. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has requested a Defense Department review of tobacco policies. Thankfully there are […]