26 State-Level Tobacco Legislative Bills to Watch

[homesteader]

here is a link to the article: 26 State-Level Tobacco Legislative Bills to Watch

A lot of them pertain to vaping and cigarettes. Some do pertain to pipe tobacco too.

"Indiana: House Bill 1379 prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products. . . ."

Kentucky: House Bill 201 proposes tax increases.

"Missouri: House Bill 2280 prohibits the distribution or sale of novelty lighters." This is my home state and I've never heard anything about this. Maybe someone can enlighten me on why novelty lighters are an issue?

New Jersey: "Senate Bill 305 prohibits the sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices at pharmacies."

I've listed just the few that I thought relevant to pipe smokers. There are many more in the article.

 

[Briar Lee]

As to the proposed ban on novelty lighters in Missouri, it’s an old idea.

Novelty Lighters bill getting into the news

Might want to reconsider your gift-list for 2009: State Rep. Ed Wildberger, a Democrat from St. Joseph and a former firefighter, has pre-filed a bill that would make it illegal to sell novelty ligh…

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What distresses me is that it might outlaw “naughty girl Zippos” and those old view lighters that had fishing lures and dice in them.

I can sort of understand how if there are little children in your house (or grandchildren) it may be a good idea not to keep animal shaped lighters or ones that make noises and flash lights.

All in all it sounds like a solution in search of a problem, to me.

 

[fireground_piper]

Hmm, wonder what they consider a pharmacy in NJ? Would your supermarkets and Walmarts that have pharmacies inside then count? Walgreens that also sells plenty of other stuff? That’s a weird one.

 

[jguss]

Hmm, wonder what they consider a pharmacy in NJ? Would your supermarkets and Walmarts that have pharmacies inside then count? Walgreens that also sells plenty of other stuff? That’s a weird one.

I think they’re trying to nip in the bud the emerging trend of blending statins with Latakia or Synthroid with VaPers.

 

[warren]

Maybe someone can enlighten me on why novelty lighters are an issue?

I'm betting the bill's authors could. You're a constituent, ask them and inform us as to the reasons.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Maybe someone can enlighten me on why novelty lighters are an issue?

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The boobs light up on this one. Classy?

 

[Chasing Embers]

No worries at all.

 

[cigrmaster]

The pipe tobacco industry has piss poor attorneys and I predict the entire pipe tobacco industry is going to get bent over big time.

I have been saying Pollyanna shit like this for years and was told I was a paranoid idiot. Yep call me an idiot. Who has the 25 year cellar and who doesn't? I warned and warned but my advice was barely heard and I was just discounted as some paranoid douche bag who knew nothing.

My father was a corporate attorney and owned his own law firm for over 40 years. My grandfather began the firm, my uncle was an attorney but not like my father. He didn't get a Masters in Taxation The next generation of attorneys in my family my oldest daughter graduates in May. I can speak and understand legalize to a certain degree. I really have to be in the mood to read that shit.

 

[Streeper541]

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The boobs light up on this one. Classy?
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What a menance to society. ?

 

[kcghost]

It's why lawyers are simply black mailers who dress well.

 

[homesteader]

I found the text of the bill: a "'novelty lighter' means a mechanical or electrical
device typically used for lighting cigarettes, cigars, or pipes that has entertaining audio or visual effects, or that resembles in physical form or function articles commonly recognized as appealing to or intended for use by children under eighteen years of age.
This includes, but is not limited to, lighters that resemble cartoon characters, toys, guns, watches, musical instruments, vehicles, animals, food or beverages or that play musical notes, have flashing lights, or have other entertaining features."

The link: HB2280 | Missouri 2022 | Prohibits the sale or distribution of novelty lighters | TrackBill - https://trackbill.com/bill/missouri-house-bill-2280-prohibits-the-sale-or-distribution-of-novelty-lighters/2180873/

 

[Chasing Embers]

novelty lighter

 

[FurCoat]

With all of the issues plaguing our country, this is what they spend their time on? How is this serving their constituents? Store shelves are empty and elected officials are worried about tits on a lighter. You just can't make this shit up.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

With all of the issues plaguing our country, this is what they spend their time on? How is this serving their constituents? Store shelves are empty and elected officials are worried about tits on a lighter. You just can't make this shit up.

This!!!!

 

[weezell]

Nothing is sacred anymoe. Next it will be

Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo...

 

[JKoD]

here is a link to the article: 26 State-Level Tobacco Legislative Bills to Watch

A lot of them pertain to vaping and cigarettes. Some do pertain to pipe tobacco too.

"Indiana: House Bill 1379 prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products. . . ."

Kentucky: House Bill 201 proposes tax increases.

"Missouri: House Bill 2280 prohibits the distribution or sale of novelty lighters." This is my home state and I've never heard anything about this. Maybe someone can enlighten me on why novelty lighters are an issue?

New Jersey: "Senate Bill 305 prohibits the sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices at pharmacies."

I've listed just the few that I thought relevant to pipe smokers. There are many more in the article.

If prohibiting flavored tobacco, does that include tobacco flavored?

 

[jaytex1969]

...I was just discounted as some paranoid douche bag who knew nothing...

I don't think you're paranoid, Harris!

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Not a question of if, just a matter of when. But as much as you can while it's available and affordable.

 

[Chasing Embers]

If prohibiting flavored tobacco, does that include tobacco flavored?

Don't give them any ideas. From just the right perspective, latakia, perique, and dark fired are flavored tobaccos.

 

[JKoD]

Don't give them any ideas. From just the right perspective, latakia, perique, and dark fired are flavored tobaccos.

Haha - I’m sorry. The assault on tobacco should remain only on reprocessed tobacco. Sheet tobacco. Organic, fresh and properly aged tobacco should be excluded from all levels of nonsense. Perhaps I should start growing tobacco on my additional acreage. I’d be interested if I could grow some - I’ve got about 8 acres I can grow on… small batch niche size of property. ?