For some time, Vermont law has prohibited anyone, other than licensed dealers, distributors, and retailers from purchasing cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, little cigars, and snuff through the mail or other electronic networks, such as the Internet or by telephone.
Public Health Advocates Use New Tobacco Product Launch as Opportunity to Lobby FDA
Altria has announced it will test a new smokeless nicotine product in convenience stores throughout Virginia starting in early June.
Troutman Sanders Tobacco Practice to Attend Tobacco Merchants Association Conference
The Troutman Sanders Tobacco practice will attend the Tobacco Merchants Association’s Annual Meeting and Industry Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia on May 20-22.
FDA to Issue “Deeming Regulations” Covering Additional Tobacco Products This Summer
In a notice stating that FDA intends to issue a solicitation for proposals to identify tobacco advertisements, FDA recently stated that it intends to issue this summer so-called “deeming regulations” covering additional tobacco products under the Tobacco Control Act.
“Tobacco Tax Equity Act” Introduced, Including Possible Tax on E-Cigarettes?
Last week, anti-tobacco Senators Durbin (D-IL), Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the so-called “Tobacco Tax Equity Act,” Senate Bill 3081.
Federal Legislation Would Tax Home-Based Roll-Your-Own Machines
Much has been written about the so-called “Baucus amendment” to the $109 billion federal transportation bill.
Troutman Sanders Tobacco Practice Publishes Article in Smokeshop Magazine
An article by the Troutman Sanders Tobacco practice appears in the April issue of Smokeshop Magazine.
Troutman Sanders Tobacco Practice Presents at FDLI Conference
Troutman Sanders Tobacco practice member Nancyellen Keane participated in a panel discussion at the Food and Drug Law Institute’s Annual Conference on April 24th.
Troutman Sanders Tobacco Practice to Attend NATO Show
The Troutman Sanders Tobacco practice will be at the National Association of Tobacco Outlets Trade Show on April 24-26 in Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing our clients and friends at the show.
For questions and/or comments, please contact Bryan Haynes, Troutman Sanders Tobacco practice partner, at 804.697.1420
Worcester Tobacco Advertising Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal court in Massachusetts has ruled unconstitutional an ordinance that banned outdoor advertising of tobacco products in the City of Worcester, Massachusetts.