National Hookah Community Association

12/18/2024

Ho**ah has been saved in Denver! Last night the Denver City Council approved a ban on flavored to***co with a full exemption for ho**ah. The Council pushed hard to ban all flavored products but thanks to NHCA and local lounges we were the only to***co category to receive an exemption. Please keep supporting us as the fight will start again in January. As many as 15 states could try to ban ho**ah next year.

02/13/2024

NHCA Member Update

Welcome to your latest member update from NHCA!

As we begin the new year, NHCA’s Board was reelected to another 2-year term. Chris Hudgins with Al Fakher was elected to serve as NHCA’s President with former President Arnie Abramyan remaining on the board along with Rima Khoury serving as Secretary and George Jonson as Treasurer. Neeve Donoghue will continue to serve as Outreach Coordinator. The entire Board looks forward to another year of saving ho**ah.

After a very successful 2023 where we stopped ho**ah bans in Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington State and several cities, we are back at it for 2024.

So far, Colorado, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Washington State have all indicated they will be considering bans on flavored ho**ah in 2024. We need your help and support as we continue to fight to **ah.

Check out www.saveho**ahnow.com to see where you can help us stop these bans and preserve ho**ah’s rich cultural tradition.

The Oregon legislature is considering a law to ban the sale of all flavored to***co products and devices. Considering that sh**ha, the product used in ho**ah, is by its very nature is flavored, this ordinance would result in an all-out ban on all ho**ah in the entire...

02/12/2024

08/08/2023

Take Action Now!

Re: Richfield, MN (Population 36,527)

The city of Richfield will consider a second reading on a draft ordinance to include the following:
FLAVOR BAN on all products containing ni****ne, including synthetic products & zero ni****ne liquids.
RETAIL LICENSE CAP of only 4 licenses; Transferring of licenses is prohibited.
Updating of current to***co licensing to mirror both state and federal regulations.


Richfield - City Council Meeting:
--Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
--Time: 7pm (Central Time)
- Location: In Person or Online via YouTube
- Agenda: Item #

Watch Online:

Members of the public can watch the city council meeting online via the City's YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcfAKvFrgXUwcY-jyLzzgZLVqNJstDkr2

Participate in Person:
The city council meeting will take place at the Council Chambers:

City Hall Location
6700 Portland Avenue
City Council Chambers
Richfield, MN 55423

Prior to the start of the meeting, please fill out a "speaker's card". You will be allowed to speak during the open forum part of the agenda which is towards the beginning of the meeting.

Participate Via Phone:
To participate live during the Open Forum at the council meeting: Dial phone number 1-415-655-0001, Meeting ID: 2630 925 5372, Password: 1234 . As you call in, you will be placed in a que. Please press *3 to raise your hand. When it is your turn, you will be moved into the meeting and have three minutes.

Submit Public Comment:
If you do not wish to speak live at the meeting, you may leave a voicemail prior to 2:00 the day of the meeting at 612-861-9711 or email [email protected]
(Subject line: "Council Public Hearing”).
Please include the item name listed on the agenda.
Please include your full name, phone number and address.

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08/08/2023

Take Action Now!

Re: Honolulu, HI (Population 345,510)

The city of Honolulu will consider a first reading on a draft ordinance to include the following:
Flavor ban that would apply to all traditional to***co, v***r, and modern oral products.
Does not ban the flavor of to***co
Applies to zero nic, synthetic nic, and WS3 products
Prohibits the mislabeling or marketing of any e-liquid product as ni****ne free if it contains ni****ne.
Penalties
$1000 fine and an additional fine of $2000 per day for each day the violation persists beyond first violation.
For a recurring violation, a fine of $2000 and an additional fine of $5000 per day for each day the violation persists.
Effective 42 days after the State preemption of county ordinances is officially repealed or suspended.


Honolulu - City Council Meeting:
--Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2023
--Time: 1pm (PST)
- Location: In Person or Online
- Agenda: Bill #46 (Page 15 of Agenda)

Participate In Person
Persons wishing to testify in person are requested to register by 1pm (PST) by filling out the registration form in person outside the Council Chamber. Persons who have not registered will be given an opportunity to speak following the oral testimonies of the registered speakers.

City Hall Location
530 South King Street, Suite 100
City Council Chambers
Honolulu, HI 96813

Watch Online:

To testify by videoconference visit: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/testimony. Videoconference access information will be provided upon registration via link. Testifiers are encouraged to register/submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to meeting

Participate Via Phone:
For direct access to submit oral testimony via phone call: (253) 215-8782, enter ID 8500-895-0042 and Passcode 436428

Submit Public Comment:
Written testimony may be uploaded at https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/testimony.

City & County of Honolulu Legislative Document Access

03/28/2023

Take Action Now!

Please see below links to save ho**ah in the state of Oregon and Hawaii. I invite everyone to to take a few minutes to fill it out and let lawmakers know the cultural significance of ho**ah. Please also share with everyone you know and on your social media. Together we can save ho**ah!

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The Oregon legislature is considering a law to ban the sale of all flavored to***co products and devices. Considering that sh**ha, the product used in ho**ah, is by its very nature is fla...

12/31/2022

Please take a moment to write an ensign to save ho**ah in Tempe AZ

The Tempe City Council is considering an ordinance to ban the sale of all flavored to***co products and devices. Considering that sh**ha, the product used in ho**ah, is by its very nature is f...

12/29/2022

Great News in Ohio:

Ohio State lawmakers passed a bill (House Bill 513) that preempts Ohio cities and counties from passing flavored to***co bans. The ten day period that Governor DeWine could veto the bill has expired and now it has become law. This means that ho**ah is safe in the entire state of Ohio. **ah

12/22/2022

CA statewide flavor ban, with exemption for ho**ah, takes effect today. This article has some good answers to FAQs.

The new California law makes it a crime to sell flavored to***co products, including menthol ci******es.

12/17/2022

Hey everyone, many thanks for your support to **ah this year. NHCA had a very successful year, securing exemptions for ho**ah in L.A. City, San Diego, Chula Vista, Columbus, OH and others, and stopping flavor bans in more than 10 states.

Our work requires a lot of time, effort and resources. As we gear up to **ah in 2023, we ask that you consider a one time contribution of $50, $100, $500, or whatever you can to NHCA through our PayPal profile: Info@nationalho**ah.com

Also, if you are not already a member, you can join at: https://www.nationalho**ah.com/member (https://www.nationalho**ah.com/member)

Let’s stand together and **ah.

National Ho**ah Community Association

12/13/2022

Westchester County, New York

Today the County Executive vetoed the flavor to***co ban that passed 11–6. This is great news for the Ho**ah Community. **ah

12/13/2022

Breaking news!

Columbus, Ohio unanimously voted to ban flavored to***co but exempted ho**ah to***co in lounges and retail!

“The provisions of the new legislation don't apply to "sh**ha"-type to***co smoked in ho**ah bars.”

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Columbus City Council on Monday banned the sale of flavored to***co products, including menthol ci******es and flavored e-ci******es.