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17th March 2023
US - New York: The New York State Senate and New York State Assembly have rejected governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to ban sales of flavoured tobacco products, which would have included menthol cigarettes, media reports. The proposal was first introduced in February as part of the governor’s 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. Hochul’s proposal was opposed by the State Assembly and State Senate, but both groups did agree to raise cigarette taxes from $4.35 to $5.35, making New York the state with the highest tax for cigarettes. The tax would also apply to heated tobacco products. A final budget deal is expected by 1st April.3rd March 2023
- US - New York: State Assembly bill A 4932 has been introduced. This bill would prohibit the sale of any vapour or tobacco products containing the substance N-Ethyl-p-menthane-3-
carboxamide, which creates a cooling sensation similar to menthol. 7th February 2023
US - New York: Governor Kathy Hochul has been criticised by state Democrats over the proposed statewide ban on tobacco and e-cigarette flavours, media reports. Critics say the proposed ban would be impractical to enforce and costly to state taxpayers. One said: “Small businesses in New York are at risk of being squeezed out by the proposed illegal tobacco regulations, which would only stimulate a larger underground market and encourage people to buy unregulated products.”
16th January 2023
- US - New York: Many new bills have been introduced, including Bills A 699 and A 93. Bill A 699 would prohibit the sale of flavoured smokeless tobacco within 500 ft of a public or private school. The bill further provides for a definition of "flavoured smokeless tobacco" which would include any product made/derived of tobacco or nicotine intended to be placed in an oral cavity; the ban would comprise all flavours except tobacco. Bill A 93 would prohibit the distribution without charge or sale of flavoured nicotine pouches.
13th January 2023
- US - New York: Bill A 86 has been introduced. This bill would increase the tax imposed on the sale of certain tobacco products from 75% to 129% and increase the tax imposed on the retail sale of vapour products from 20% to 48%.
1st December 2022
US - New York: Westchester County legislators have voted to ban the sale of flavoured tobacco products, including menthol-flavoured products. The county-wide ban will come into effect in six months. Local media reports differing opinions in the community. Supporters said the ban would be a victory for “young people and the Black community”, citing data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On the other hand, critics said the ban could lead to a black market in flavoured products, especially menthol cigarettes. Others said it may harm local businesses, especially those near the border with another area where there is no such ban. Westchester County, north of New York City, has a population of almost 1m.
26th July 2022
US - New York: Senate Bill 4142 has been signed into law by governor Kathy Hochul. The bill makes smoking on all state-owned beaches and boardwalks, in marinas, playgrounds, recreation centres and group camps punishable by a $50 fine. It exempts the Adirondack and Catskill conservation parks from the ban as well as parking lots, sidewalks adjoining parks, and areas not used for park purposes. The ban does not apply to e-cigarettes.
20th April 2022
US - New York: Assembly Bill 9879 has been introduced, which would make it illegal for anyone under 21 to possess tobacco or vaping products. The sale of tobacco, vapour products and smoking paraphernalia to under-21s is already prohibited.
