by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 19, 2025 | State News
With the leadership of a few state tobacconists and distributors, the state of Louisiana has become the third southern state to enact a cigar tax cap, following Arkansas and North Carolina. The new fifty-cent tax cap in H.B. 325 will take effect January 1, 2026. The...
by PCA | Jan 15, 2025 | State News
As we anticipate the 2025 state legislative sessions, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is steadfast in its commitment to advocate for and protect the rights of premium cigar retailers across the nation. While we foresee continued vigilance and concerted efforts on...
by PCA | Oct 23, 2024 | State News
It’s that time of year. Pumpkins, holidays, leaves changing, and…the filing of a few hundred pieces of legislation that could impact the premium cigar and pipe industry. The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is preparing for the 2025 legislative season and looks forward...
by PCA | Sep 30, 2024 | Federal News, Press Releases, Regulations, State News
September 30, 2024, marks the beginning of new certain tobacco age-of-sale requirements. As of this date, retailers must verify with a photo ID the age of anyone who is under the age of 30 who is trying to purchase tobacco and e-cigarette products. Before this rule,...
by PCA | Dec 21, 2023 | Advocacy, Feature, Federal News, Regulations, State News, Trade Show
This past year was another terrific year in which we were able to utilize the momentum of the tremendous 2022 to propel our organization and the industry to a whole new level. As we look forward to 2024, and an unprecedented year of change and growth, let’s look back...
by PCA | Oct 3, 2023 | Advocacy, State News
This week, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) endorsed new legislation that would allow cigar bars in Wisconsin for the first time since 2009. Assembly Bill 451 removes the date, June 3, 2009, by which a “tobacco bar” had to be in business in order to operate as a...
