In Response to PCA And CRA Coalition Litigation, California Issues Modified Rules

Written By Premium Cigar Association

After legal challenges from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and the Cigar Rights Of America (CRA) in state and federal courts addressing the California Unflavored Tobacco List regulatory scheme, the Attorney General of California has started a process to make several changes.

 The Attorney General issued a new proposed rule, seeking comments by Tuesday, December 23rd at 5:00 PM PST. The rule release proposes several changes:

 

  • The proposal would remove the requirement to pay a variant fee for cigar boxes, in addition to the registration fee for individual cigars.

  • The proposal would make accommodations for multi-packs containing products from different manufacturers.

  • The proposal would remove the late registration penalty and require a response to an application within 90 days of filing on a rolling basis.

 

The Premium Cigar Association will keep members informed of further developments, and will be preparing additional comments in light of the new public input schedule.

Premium Cigar Association

Founded in 1933, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is the oldest, largest, and most active trade association with the mission to grow the business of specialty tobacco retailing. PCA represents retailers and assists and supports manufacturers and suppliers of premium tobacco products and accessories.

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