Bill prioritizes local tobacco businesses with cigar rule in Indiana

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This bill is on its way to be passed in order that local cigar shops can sell their merchandise at cigar events outside their main premises.

Feb. 13 - Bill prioritizes local tobacco businesses with cigar rule

From staff reports - Feb 13, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS — House Bill 1468, authored by State Rep. Kyle Miller, D-Fort Wayne, passed through the House of Representatives on Feb. 10 and now moves to the Senate. The bill passed by a vote of 87-2.

The bill allows tobacco vendors to obtain a three-year supplemental cigar sales certificate that allows them to sell cigars on a temporary basis at an event.

“This legislation eases a burden placed on local vendors and allows them to practice their business outside of their shop,” Miller said after the vote. “Being able to do business at public events is a great opportunity for business owners to connect with and build their visibility in the community. This bill helps with that while not infringing on any state, county, city or town smoking ordinances.

“This is a common-sense, bipartisan bill that will help Indiana’s small-business owners, and I’m excited for the opportunity to have it heard over in the Senate.”

Source: https://www.fwbusiness.com/news/latest/article_4efdb242-ea4c-11ef-942f-eb84266eec81.html