Cigar Association of Virginia

02/28/2024

Chesapeake and Portsmouth residents, let State Senator Louise Lucas know you want a tax cap! Please take a minute and click the link below!

We are at a critical juncture in our fight to advance a .30 cent tax cap on ci**rs in Virginia. Please reach out to State Senator Louise Lucas (Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations). It is important that these elected...

01/17/2023

On January 16 2023, HB 1417 (Tax Cap on Ci**rs) passed the VA House Finance Sub-1 Committee by a vote of 8-0. The bill now goes to the full Finance Committee for a vote.

Contact your Legislator and make sure they know to vote YES for HB 1417.

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On January 16 2023, HB 1417 (Tax Cap on Ci**rs) passed the VA House Finance Sub-1 Committee by a vote of 8-0. The bill now goes to the full Finance Committee f

01/10/2023

NOW is the time to bring tax fairness to Virginia for ci**rs! Senator Frank Ruff has introduced SB 992, which calls for a $0.30 tax cap for large ci**rs. This allows Virginia to better compete with the surrounding states, and ‘low cost’ alternatives.

As you may know, high taxes on large ci**rs disproportionately impacts small family-owned cigar shops in Virginia. By supporting a $0.30 tax cap, you can help protect the rights of cigar enthusiasts.

We urge you to contact your state legislators and voice your support for a $0.30 per cigar tax cap. Every voice counts in the fight for fair taxation and the preservation of the cigar industry.

Click here to sign the online petition for your VA legislator.
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NOW is the time to bring tax fairness to Virginia for ci**rs! Senator Frank Ruff has introduced SB 992, which calls for a $0.30 tax cap for large ci**rs. This a

01/06/2023

NOW is the time to bring tax fairness to Virginia for ci**rs! Delegate Lee Ware has introduced HB 1417, which calls for a $0.30 tax cap for large ci**rs. This allows Virginia to better compete with the surrounding states, and ‘low cost’ alternatives.

As you may know, high taxes on large ci**rs disproportionately impacts small family-owned cigar shops in Virginia. By supporting a $0.30 tax cap, you can help protect the rights of cigar enthusiasts and the viability of your own business.

We urge you to contact your state legislators and voice your support for a $0.30 per cigar tax cap. Every voice counts in the fight for fair taxation and the preservation of the cigar industry.

Click here to sign the online petition for your VA legislator. https://oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?promo_id=18691

NOW is the time to bring tax fairness to Virginia for ci**rs! Delegate Lee Ware has introduced HB 1417, which calls for a $0.30 tax cap for large ci**rs. This a

04/07/2020

As VA Cigar Shops across the commonwealth face unprecedented challenges to survive the national pandemic, Governor Northam has decided to pile on and target VA Cigar Shops by refusing to remove a 100% cigar and pipe to***co tax increase in his state budget. We have asked, we have offered solutions, but we are told no.

We need everyone to contact the Governor now.

As VA Cigar Shops across the commonwealth face unprecedented challenges to survive the national pandemic, Governor Northam has decided to pile on and target VA

04/07/2020

Support your community small businesses and local premium cigar to***conist by opposing Governor Northam's 100% tax on premium ci**rs. This tax would be crippling to premium cigar retailers during these challenging times and economic uncertainty prompted by COVID-19. Cigar shops are trying to make ends meet and this tax would hurt your local shops ability to recover. Please take a minute to support the owners, employees, and thousands of consumers like you who want to continue to enjoy their passion for premium ci**rs by contacting the Governor to oppose this tax increase.

Governor of Virginia

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03/22/2020

This is a must read for Va cigar shop owners!

SBA Disaster Loans (EIDL) Webinar
Monday, March 23, 2020
2—2:45 PM EST

The Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network is hosting a webinar to review the application process for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) available for Virginia small businesses and non-profits.

Click here to attend the Webinar

Phone: 646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 606 202 441

Virginia SBDC advisors are prepared to assist your businesses during this emergency. They are operating remotely and available by phone, email and web conferencing. Please visit the SBDC website for details.

02/04/2020

On Friday, a House Finance Subcommittee decided to carry over and refer to a study HB 1283. This bill put restrictions in place for cigar shop locations, mandatory ABC inspections, licensing fees and significant financial penalties.

On Friday, a House Finance Subcommittee decided to carry over and refer to a study HB 1283. This bill put restrictions in place for cigar shop locations, manda

02/04/2020

On Friday, a House Finance Subcommittee decided to carry over and refer to a study HB 93 and HB 1119. Both of these bills broadly defined a flavor to***co product, which would include most premium ci**rs and pipe to***co.

On Friday, a House Finance Subcommittee decided to carry over and refer to a study HB 93 and HB 1119. Both of these bills broadly defined a flavor to***co prod

02/04/2020

District Court Judge acknowledges premium ci**rs are different and the FDA failed to recognize this! Thank you Premium Cigar Association and Cigar Rights of America.

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02/04/2020

On Friday, a House Finance Subcommittee decided to carry over HB 1120 to the next year and refer the bill to a study. This action delays activity on this bill until 2021 and brings relief to cigar retailers across Virginia.

On Friday, a House Finance Subcommittee decided to carry over HB 1120 to the next year and refer the bill to a study. This action delays activity on this bill

02/04/2020

On tuesday, SB 852 was heard in a Senate Finance Subcommittee. The bill was passed by indefinitely, killing it for the rest of the session.

On tuesday, SB 852 was heard in a Senate Finance Subcommittee. The bill was passed by indefinitely, killing it for the rest of the session. Thank you Advantus