Posted by Cigar Boss on
June 2, 2008
Baltimore to Ban Single Cigars
Attempting to lower the numbers of people who smoke cheap, “inexpensive”, small, cigarillos – Baltimore is trying to ban bar shops (bars? Any shops?) from opening packages and selling the cigars individually.
I went ahead and added the link to the full news story because I have more commentary on this story then actual news. Plus the writing of the article is just superb.
Are they going to define what the difference between a bar, cigar lounge, and cigar bar is?
Will cigar bars have to follow these rules?
What is a pack? Does this include small cigar bundles? How do you know if a cigar is really cheap?
What about “real” cigarillos?
The end of the story gives an example of this trying to pass in Maryland and it was quickly shot down by tobacco makers and retailers (nothing is ever quick in politics). Good luck to everyone in Baltimore who will fight this.
Posted by Cigar Boss on
May 23, 2008
European Union Discriminates
This is not a good sign for anyone, anywhere.
SMOKE DISCRIMINATION
When has discrimination ever been a good idea?
On to the quick summary of the story: Companies in the European Union may now discriminate against smokers and choose not to hire them for employment.
Let me summarize some more: Companies may choose to not hire someone based on a personal choice. Personal discrimination is protected (Sexual orientation, age, disability…etc)
So why not this one?
Posted by Cigar Boss on
May 23, 2008
Judge Advises a Smoking Loophole
Washington has a state law that bans smoking in public places. A bar owner, Frank Schnarrs, was issued a citation for patrons smoking in his bar.
During his court appearance his judge offers a bit of advice:
“Maybe if you had a membership, private club, and charged something more than the cost of food and drink to be a member, you could get around it that way,”
I don’t know about you, but I have never heard of a judge actually presenting legal advice from the bench, especially one to get around a state law.
Does anyone else think the judge might be a smoker (lets hope cigar smoker) ?
Enjoy reading this story: And to all smoke shops / cigar lounge owners – Keep up the good fight.
