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 24, 2020 | State News
Take Action to preserve smoking in your Oklahoma small business! Protect Your Business Against Drastic Smoking Ban Tomorrow, the Judiciary Committee of the Oklahoma House of Representatives will consider House Bill 3384. More votes are needed to kill...
by PCA | Feb 19, 2020 | State News
Senate Bill 131, “Tobacco Products Act”, passed the Senate by a 28 to 11 vote and the House of Representatives by a 40 to 28 vote. Together with our dedicated members, the Premium Cigar Association secured important amendments that will continue to protect your...
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...
by PCA | Feb 5, 2020 | Advocacy, Regulations, State News
Senate Bill 131, by Senator Linda Lopez, has far-reaching implications that will negatively impact your premium tobacco business. S.B. 131 bans self-service displays, prohibiting customers from entering your humidor. The legislation also grants local authorities the...