No ifs, ands or butts: California bill would ban single-use smoking products like cigarette filters
California could see fewer cigarette butts and vape pods on the streets under a measure introduced Tuesday.
Redwood City, Calif. Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban, Other Sales Restrictions
At its most recent meeting, the Redwood City City Council unanimously passed a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products as well as other tobacco products sales regulations as part of its consent agenda.
Philadelphia’s Flavored Tobacco Ban Loses in Court Again
Nearly one year after a federal court granted an injunction preventing Philadelphia from banning the sale of flavored tobacco products, a federal appeals court has once again ruled against the city and its flavored tobacco ban.
Walnut Creek, CA Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban
While a statewide ban on flavored tobacco products won’t be decided until the November 2022 elections, the patchwork ban being implemented by cities and counties across the state continues to grow, as this week the Walnut Creek City Council unanimously passed its own ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products.
Altria's IQOS Sales Disappear in a Puff of Smoke
All the plans Altria (NYSE: MO) had for dominating the electronic cigarette market are being snuffed out.
Tobacco Tax Equity Provision Removed From Build Back Better Act Framework
Today, President Biden and leadership in the House of Representatives agreed to a framework for the Build Back Better Act.
California will impose new vaping tax to curb teen use, fund public health programs
SACRAMENTO — Amid concern over widespread teen vaping, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday approved a new 12.5% excise tax on electronic cigarettes to be paid by California consumers to boost public health and education programs.
San Jose becomes largest US city to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes, also ends flavored tobacco sales
San Jose residents will soon no longer be able to find flavored vapes and menthol cigarettes in stores across the city