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Find the Information You Need to Defend Premium Cigar Freedom

CRA's resource center brings together issue explainers, advocacy tools, retailer information, legal and regulatory updates, and answers to common questions about the fight to protect premium cigars.

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What you'll find here.
  • Issue explainers
  • Advocacy tools
  • Retailer information
  • Legal & regulatory updates
  • Common questions
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Understand the Issues

Get plain-English explainers on the federal, state, and local policy fights shaping the future of premium cigars.

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For Cigar Consumers

Learn what threats affect your right to enjoy premium cigars and how CRA members help defend that freedom.

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For Retailers and Lounges

Find information for tobacconists, lounges, and retailers interested in standing with CRA through the Great American Cigar Shops program.

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For Manufacturers and Sponsors

Learn how manufacturers, sponsors, and industry allies can support CRA's national advocacy mission.

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Take Action

Find ways to contact lawmakers, respond to policy threats, and help CRA strengthen the voice of the premium cigar community.

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Common Questions

Get answers to common questions about CRA, membership, premium cigar policy, and how to get involved.

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Featured Resources

A few high-value starting points for members, retailers, and advocates.

H.R. 2111 / CIGAR Act

The federal legislation to codify the premium cigar definition and exempt premium cigars from FDA regulation.

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Premium Cigar Definition

What defines a premium cigar and why the definition matters for law, regulation, and the fight ahead.

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Judge Mehta Decision

The landmark ruling vacating FDA regulation of premium cigars and what it means for the community.

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Find Your Legislator

Identify your federal and state lawmakers and make your voice heard.

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CRA Cigar Tax Map

Explore state-by-state cigar excise taxes, including rates, caps, variable formulas, no-tax states, and side-by-side comparisons.

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State Shipping Restrictions Map

See how each state treats direct shipment of premium cigars, including direct-to-consumer rules, licensing requirements, and states with active issues.

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Great American Cigar Shops

The CRA retailer program supporting premium cigar shops and lounges nationwide.

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Key Issues

Explore the Issues Behind the Resources

CRA's work is organized around the policy fights that most directly affect premium cigar consumers, retailers, manufacturers, and lounges.

★ Key Issues

The active fights shaping premium cigars.

  1. 01

    Premium Cigar Exemption

    Preserving the FDA exemption for premium cigars.

  2. 02

    Court Ruling Defense

    The federal ruling protecting premium cigars.

  3. 03

    Federal Legislation

    Codifying the premium cigar exemption into law.

  4. 04

    Cigar Taxes

    Federal and state excise tax proposals.

  5. 05

    Flavor Bans

    Legislation that sweeps in traditional tobacco varieties.

  6. 06

    Shipping Restrictions

    Direct-to-consumer shipping and PACT Act implications.

  7. 07

    FDA Regulation

    Deeming, warning labels, and rulemaking activity.

  8. 08

    Generational Tobacco Bans

    Phase-out proposals affecting adult consumers.

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