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Jan 7, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Nicholas Ramos |Agustin Rodriguez
On December 17, 2024, Iowans for Alternatives to Smoking & Tobacco, Inc., Global Source Distribution, LLC, and others filed a complaint[1] and motion for a preliminary injunction[2] in federal district court against the Iowa Department of Revenue (the Department) challenging Iowa House File 2677 (HF 2677), a law imposing certification and directory requirements on vapor products sold in Iowa. A hearing on the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction is scheduled for March 5.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Nicholas Ramos |Kamran Salour |Robert Walker
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Bryan Haynes |Nicholas Ramos
Last month, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced the awardees for the 2024-2025 Tobacco Grant Program, a program spearheaded by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) that aims to support local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to reduce illegal tobacco sales and usage, particularly among minors. Bonta also provided an update on “Operation Up in Smoke,” a comprehensive law enforcement operation targeting illegal tobacco sales.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Bryan Haynes |Nicholas Ramos
A consumer class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against EVO Brands, LLC and PVG2, LLC, both doing business as Puff Bar. The lawsuit alleges that Puff Bar violated state consumer protection laws by engaging in deceptive marketing practices aimed at youth, and by misleading consumers about the legality and safety of their synthetic nicotine e-cigarettes.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Nicholas Ramos |Jean Smith-Gonnell
In recent years, federal and state governments have taken action to make marijuana research easier. These actions are a step in the right direction, and researchers operating in the marijuana space must be aware of the regulatory requirements that are associated with conducting such research. In this article, we discuss some of the key considerations related to conducting marijuana research.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Nicholas Ramos |Jean Smith-Gonnell |Charles Slemp
What HappenedOn September 14, Virginia’s Attorney General (AG) Jason Miyares issued a letter to the registered agent of the Good Vibes Shop, a Radford, VA store, for selling tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products without proper labeling and packaging. The AG’s letter alleges that the store’s THC products lacked child-resistant packaging and appropriate labeling, including ingredient lists, THC content, and age restrictions, in violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA).
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Christopher Carlson |Bryan Haynes |Nicholas Ramos
Earlier this month, 20 Democratic state attorneys general (AG) filed an amicus brief supporting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) marketing denial orders (MDOs) of premarket tobacco applications (PMTAs) for flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS or e-cigarettes) currently under review by the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief not only demonstrates which side these states support, but also identifies specific enforcement priorities for these states.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Jeff Johnson |Nicholas Ramos |Jean Smith-Gonnell
On August 1, Missouri Governor Michael Parson issued Executive Order 24-10 (the EO), a bold move aimed at addressing consumer safety concerns surrounding unregulated psychoactive cannabis products. The EO sparked a legal battle with the Missouri Hemp Trade Association (MO Hemp), which claims that by designating these products as adulterated and imposing an embargo under the EO, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) violated Missouri law.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
cannabisbusinesstimes.com | Nicholas Ramos |Chris Carlson |Jean Smith-Gonnell
Consumer protection concerns regarding the increasing sales of intoxicating hemp products continue to grow. Faced with an ambiguous regulatory landscape that has created a patchwork of enforcement and compliance challenges, state-level interventions aim to address the gaps left by the lack of federal regulations, ensuring consumer safety and market stability in the burgeoning hemp industry. State attorneys general are not waiting on the federal government to provide clarity.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Bryan Haynes |Nicholas Ramos
On August 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit decided a case addressing Nebraska’s authority to require tribal cigarette manufacturers that are not parties to the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) to comply with the state’s escrow statute with respect to cigarettes sold in Indian country. See HCI Distrib., Inc. v. Peterson, No. 23-2311 (8th Cir., Aug. 2, 2024).
