Legislation introduced by Delegate Patrick Hope (D – Alexandria) last week, House Bill 160, was tabled by a subcommittee of the House of Delegate’s Finance Committee on Friday.
Virginia Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to Increase Excise Taxes on Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products
Posted in Legislation
Virginia Delegate Patrick A. Hope of Alexandria recently introduced legislation, House Bill 160, to significantly increase the Virginia excise taxes currently imposed on cigarettes and other tobacco products.
The Institute of Medicine Issues Recommendations for the FDA’s Regulation of MRTPs Under the Tobacco Control Act
Posted in FDA
Acting under the Tobacco Control Act’s mandate and its engagement by the FDA Center for Tobacco Products, the Institute of Medicine (“IOM”) recently released its recommended minimum standards for the regulation of modified risk tobacco products (“MRTPs”).
Florida Non-Settling Manufacturer Tax Introduced
Posted in State Regulatory
A bill has been introduced in the Florida legislature that would impose a 52 cent per-pack tax on cigarettes manufactured by companies that have not settled tort claims with the state.
Allocable Share Legislation Introduced in Missouri
Posted in Legislation, State Regulatory
Missouri, the last remaining state in which nonparticipating manufacturers can obtain allocable share releases from their escrow payments, has again introduced legislation to repeal the release mechanism. The bill, Senate Bill 629, was introduced on January 9th.
Obama Administration Punts on Petition to Recognize E-Cigarettes as an Alternative to Smoking
Posted in FDA
The Obama Administration, through FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, recently responded to a 5,700 signature petition to support the “emerging technology” of electronic cigarettes.
U.S. Postal Service Expands Options for Tobacco Deliveries
Posted in Legislation
The 2010 Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (“PACT”) Act severely restricted the use of the U.S. Postal Service to deliver cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco.
Philip Morris Ordered to Pay Oregon over $47 Million
Posted in Significant Cases
Ending a decade of appeals, last month, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled that Philip Morris must pay Oregon approximately $47.7 million of a $60 million punitive damages award made by a jury in March 1999.
FDA Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes Could Lead to Restrictions on Online Sales
Posted in FDA
Although the PACT Act imposes a functional ban on online sales of cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco, the PACT Act’s remote sales restrictions are inapplicable to e-cigarettes. The Internet is perhaps the most popular venue for consumers to purchase e-cigarettes.
Orange Bowl Scraps Cigar Sponsorship
Posted in Legislation
Apparently bowing to political pressure from public health groups and three U.S. Senators, officials for the Orange Bowl announced yesterday that they have abandoned plans to have Camacho Cigars promote its products at game-day events over a three-year period.