The Trojan Horse of Youth Access

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...

Two Anti-Tobacco Bills Defeated in Kentucky

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...

How to Start a Cigar Shop in Your State

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...

Oppose Flavor Ban in Indiana

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...

The Aftermath of the 2020 Elections

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...