Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo)

California Banned the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products

October 5, 2020 2:08 amOctober 7, 2020 8:49 am

The Legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed SB 793 by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) on August 28 as Chapter 34. The bill, which banned flavored tobacco, added Article 5 (commencing with Section 104559.5) to Chapter 1 of Part 3...

Flavored Tobacco Ban Is Still in Play in Legislature Despite COVID

July 30, 2020 7:25 amJuly 30, 2020 7:31 am

The bill to ban flavored tobacco is still in play in the California Legislature despite the shortened legislative session due to COVID-19 shutdowns, and despite that the Food and Drug Association gave the Swedish Match General “Snus,” a “Modified Risk...

Second Try Legislation to Ban Smokeless Tobacco Products Passes Senate Approps

June 23, 2020 7:21 amJune 23, 2020 7:29 am

In May, California Globe reported on a bill to ban flavored tobacco, but it was evident there would be amendments. Senate Bill 793, written by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo), would make it illegal for any store that sells tobacco...