by PCA | Mar 19, 2020 | Advocacy, State News
After an intense lobbying effort by PCA’s lobbying team and our Maryland members, we are pleased to report that premium cigars and pipe tobacco were exempted from the drastic tax increase to 70% on other tobacco products. Premium cigars will remain at 15% and pipe...
by PCA | Mar 17, 2020 | Advocacy, Resources
The CDC has recently updated it’s recommendations to no gatherings of 10 or more people, changed from 50 people yesterday. PCA recommends each retailer does what they feel best in the interest of the safety and health of their employees and their customers. As...
by PCA | Mar 16, 2020 | Advocacy, Resources
COVID-19 has impacted nearly all facets of the premium cigar world from our association including retailers, manufacturers, and consumers. PCA will continue to advocate on your behalf during this difficult time and is working tirelessly to seek economic relief...
by PCA | Mar 13, 2020 | Advocacy, Regulations, State News
Due to COVID-19 the Maryland General Assembly has barred non-essential staff from Maryland General Assembly buildings. This means that our lobbyists cannot enter the building to take part in critical discussions impacting pipe tobacco over the next 48...
by PCA | Feb 7, 2020 | Advocacy, Regulations, State News
Urge Legislature to Protect Tobacconists from Statewide Tobacco Ban Senate Bill 2904 and House Bill 2348 ban all tobacco products in Hawaii, including premium cigars and pipe tobacco. S.B. 2904 and H.B. 2348 are tobacco bans disguised as flavor bans. All products are...
by PCA | Feb 6, 2020 | Advocacy, Regulations, State News
Senate Bill 288, scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare tomorrow, could ban all tobacco products in Vermont, including premium cigars and pipe tobacco. S.B. 288 is a tobacco sales ban disguised as a flavor ban, presuming all products to...
