by PCA | Sep 2, 2020 | Federal News, Regulations, State News
By: Glynn Loope, Executive Director, Cigar Rights of America & Josh Habursky, Director of Government Affairs, Premium Cigar Association No one really ‘wishes time away,’ but obviously 2020 has taxed everyone’s patience in this regard. As we are all aware,...
by PCA | Aug 6, 2020 | Advocacy, Federal News, Press Releases, Regulations
In court filings last night, the FDA announced a potential new program relating to the requirement that premium cigar manufacturers submit substantial equivalence reports for a decade’s worth of products. Therein, the FDA explained a potential program for premium...
by PCA | Jul 29, 2020 | Federal News
The following is a letter PCA President John Anderson and Executive Director Scott Pearce sent to Senators Marco Rubio and Susan Collins in support of the recent Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program Act. Dear Chairman Rubio and...
by PCA | Jul 9, 2020 | Advocacy, Federal News, Regulations, State News
The Premium Cigar Association would like to thank Senator Rick Scott (FL) for the introduction of the Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act. PCA believes legislation like this bill is important in curbing burdensome regulations that harm small businesses....
by PCA | Jun 26, 2020 | Advocacy, Federal News, Resources
Download a PDF version: PCA Supporting the American Consumer As the national discussion shifts toward re-opening of the economy, it is critical to support consumers who participate in face-to-face retail transactions. Whether motivated by personal or business demands,...
by PCA | Jun 24, 2020 | Federal News, Regulations, State News
Following the Federal Age of Tobacco Purchase increase from 18 to 21 that occurred in December of last year, 27 states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws related to raising the smoking age to 21. Read more about the specific legislation in your area from...