Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

In an op-ed piece, Jonathan Shaer notes the legislation drove sales to neighboring states and the black market.

7-Eleven and Marathon Petroleum say they moved forward with the deal after several waiting periods expired.

NATSO will manage SIGMA's government affairs program, and together they will strengthen the entities' advocacy efforts.

Retailers seek clarity on mask guidelines.

The association argues that requiring employees to ask about customers' vaccination status is "calculated to lead to anger and violence."

States continue to bring their tobacco buying age in line with the federal rule.

The agency's Center for Tobacco Products will host a virtual meeting about the scientific review of the applications on June 11.

Opponents raise concerns about lost revenue and growth of the state's black market.

The Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021 would create a federal tax on electronic cigarettes.

A trio of bills that would have adversely affected c-stores fails to pass in Kentucky.

After a decade of examining the issue, the agency says there is "strong evidence" that a ban will help tobacco users quit.

Florida lawmakers take up Tobacco 21 legislation again, while Idaho lawmakers reject a T21 bill.