by PCA | Apr 2, 2021 | Advocacy, Regulations, State News
This year during legislative sessions in Montana and North Dakota, members introduced bills to permit cigar bars or lounges, as exemptions to their clean air act statutes. Before the story goes further, it’s important to note that this is a model for others across the...
by PCA | Apr 1, 2021 | Press Releases, State News
[Washington, DC, April 1, 2021] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced today that Glynn Loope has officically joined PCA as the full time director of state advocacy. Loope will spearhead all state and local advocacy for the PCA in the continued fight...
by PCA | Mar 31, 2021 | Advocacy, State News
This week two anti-tobacco bills failed upon adjournment in the Kentucky legislature. Both bills (SB 258 and HB 147) were opposed by the Premium Cigar Association and a coalition of retailers, employees, consumers, and manufacturers who stepped up to voice...
by PCA | Feb 26, 2021 | Resources, State News
DISCLAIMER: The information found below is for informational purposes only, we are not providing legal advice and, do not claim to be attorneys. All of the attached information can be used to guide a new retail tobacconist but, we heavily suggest you seek the...
by PCA | Jan 6, 2021 | Advocacy, State News
Indiana State Representative Carolyn Jackson has introduced H.B. 1076 that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. The prohibition includes an overly broad term of “characterizing flavor.” This bill also calls for a Class C misdemeanor, and allows the State...
by PCA | Nov 13, 2020 | Federal News, State News
Written by Ryan M. Parada, PCA Research Assistant; Edited by Erin R Holland and Joshua Habursky | November 13, 2020 As we prepare the next two to four years, we look forward to building strong relationships with the new administration and all members of the...