National City Now Enforcing Tobacco Retailers to Apply for License to Sell
National City has started enforcing its Tobacco Retail License law, which was passed in late 2025. Now, all stores must have a license to sell…
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New Report: Support for Smokefree Outdoor Dining in San Diego
A new Policy Research Center study found strong support for smoke-free outdoor dining in San Diego and across California. Nearly 3 in 4 residents surveyed…
Read MoreVictory in National City! Tobacco Retail License Ordinance Passes
After a nearly two year effort by SAY San Diego, the last six months especially was filled with powerful advocacy, heartfelt storytelling, and community-wide collaboration…
Read MoreCDTFA-624 – Law Enforcement Agency Seized Property Transfer Request
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has established policies and procedures for law enforcement agencies to transfer seized flavored tobacco products or…
Read MoreNicotine Pouches: A New Trend, But Are They Safe?
Kick It California (KIC) has launched a new webpage focused on nicotine pouches and supporting individuals in quitting these products. The webpage kickitca.org/pouches was created…
Read MoreNew Study: EX Program Delivers Strong Return On Investment for Tobacco Cessation
EX® Program by Truth Initiative, the leading enterprise digital tobacco cessation program, announced results this week from a new cost effectiveness study. An analysis of…
Read MoreTrump administration withdraws FDA plan to ban menthol cigarettes in U.S.
The Trump administration has withdrawn a plan to ban menthol cigarettes in the U.S. in a setback to health regulators and activists. The Food and Drug Administration had in April 2022 proposed to ban the sale of flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes after several…
Read MoreOnline E-Cigarette Retailers Fail to Comply with Sale Regulations
A UC San Diego study revealed that many online e-cigarette retailers fail to comply with critical regulations meant to protect minors. Researchers found that 73%…
Read MoreOnline Vape Retailers Ignore Rules Protecting Minors, New Study Finds
A recent study from UC San Diego, Cal State San Marcos, and Stanford highlights the alarming rate at which online vape retailers fail to comply…
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Signs Assembly Bill 2021 Reducing Illegal Tobacco Sales to Minors
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2021 into law. This law: This is a huge victory for public health in California! AB 2021 will reduce illegal…
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