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Proposed Cigar Regulations

Mayor Dixon and the Baltimore City Health Department Propose Ban on Sale of Single, Cheap Cigars

Mayor Sheila Dixon was joined by Baltimore City Health Department Commissioner Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, elected officials and health advocates to propose a new regulation to ban the sale of individual cigars. The sale of these single, cheap cigars poses major public health risks.

 

The Health Department received comments through July 1, 2008. [Press Release] [Proposed Regulation Banning the Sale of Single, Cheap Cigars in Baltimore City]

 

Comments on the Proposed Ban on Sale of Single, Cheap Cigars
Posted July 16, 2008.

The Health Department received comments from the Comptroller of Maryland on June 30, 2008. On July 9, the Comptroller's Office withdrew these comments and submitted official comments. Please click here to view.
 

In October the Baltimore City Health Department sought public input on Black & Milds, a type of cigar. Click here for more information.