by Premium Cigar Association | May 18, 2026 | Cigar Action
Knoxville City Council is considering a proposal that would ban smoking in all bars across the city. For premium cigar retailers and cigar-friendly establishments, this is not a minor policy change. It directly impacts adult-only businesses that already operate with...
by Premium Cigar Association | May 6, 2026 | Cigar Action
New York lawmakers have introduced S.4517 and A.3749, two identical bills that would allow qualifying premium cigar lounges to serve beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption. For many retailers, this is a long-overdue update that reflects how modern cigar...
by Premium Cigar Association | Mar 24, 2026 | Cigar Action
New York lawmakers are considering A.5284-B and S.2133A, two bills that would bring fairness to how premium cigars are taxed. Right now, premium cigars are taxed at 75% of wholesale price with no cap, making them one of the most heavily taxed products in the state....
by Premium Cigar Association | Mar 4, 2026 | Cigar Action
SB 1314 & HB 5182 protect Illinois cigar retailers and create a level playing field. This bill requires qualifying remote and online sellers to collect and remit Illinois tobacco taxes on products sold into the state. Local retailers already comply with these...
by Premium Cigar Association | Mar 3, 2026 | Cigar Action
Connecticut lawmakers are considering Raised Bill 5228, which would restrict tobacco retailers by imposing two caps: No more than 25% of retail floor space dedicated to taxed tobacco products. No more than 50% of annual gross sales from taxed tobacco products. For...
by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 18, 2026 | Cigar Action
Georgia Retailers and Consumers: Oppose SB 520 Georgia lawmakers are considering SB 520, a harmful tax increase that would raise the state tax on cigars from 23 percent to 28 percent and permanently tie that tax to inflation. This proposal does not just increase taxes...
