2011 has proven to be a very historic year in the way of tobacco legislation. While the battles continue to rage on all fronts – especially with the FDA, 2011 has seen a change in how the cigar industry has approached this. The cigar industry has moved to become more pro-active and go on the […]
The Cigar Rights of America is reporting that SB 575 has been defeated. It did not make it out of the committee of Governmental Organization. The SB 575 bill was one of the most restrictive bills on smoking every proposed. The bill had prohibition-like measures as it calls for a tobacco ban on: all retail […]
One area I feel is important for this web-site to focus on is tobacco legislation. It is important that everyone keeps a close eye on this While some legislation might be outside your local jurisdiction it has an impact to all tobacco and cigar enthusiasts nationwide. No doubt, 2011 is already a challenging year with […]
It’s been a great month for cigars with all of the new releases coming out. It’s important not to take our eyes off the Pleasure Police though. Glynn Loope, Executive Director for the Cigar Rights of America posted an important post for all cigar enthusiasts nationwide – the proposed Maryland cigar tax increase appears to […]
We all know that the State of New York has probably become one of the least friendly places for cigar enthusiasts. On top of an Outdoor Smoking Ban being rammed through the New York City Council, last year an insane tax increase was passed on cigars – 75% on the wholesale price. The Pleasure Police […]
Special thanks to Glynn Loope, our leader at the CRA for posting these on Facebook. With the brutal month the cigar business endured in February, it is nice to know there have been some victories over the Pleasure Police. I’ve recapped two separate victories. I also would like to thank the CRA for their continuing […]
In a month where the Pleasure Police have been attacking from all angles, there is some good news. Fordham University, located in the Bronx, NY has decided not to pursue an outdoor smoking ban at this time. The article below details this. This is very good news for tobacco enthusiasts. The Universities around the country […]
While the battle rages on against the Pleasure Police, all is not lost. Yes, folks the Pleasure Police are being beaten. This is because tobacco enthusiasts and local businessmen are getting involved. Congratulations to the city of Minot, North Dakota – a committee has rejected a proposal that would have expanded a tobacco ban into […]
Cigar Rights of America has a great article commending the city of Galveston, Texas for rescinding the original tobacco ban imposed on the city. Say what you want on the CRA, but this is a terrific win for Cigar and Tobacco Enthusiasts. We should all commend Galveston and use this as a model when we […]
Great news! The Smoking Ban passed earlier in Galveston, Texas and went into law this year has been revised. The original ban covered bars, restaurants, private clubs — including outdoor seating areas and within 15 feet of the doorways to such establishments. Well I think some people in Galveston woke up and realized the economic […]
