Regulates cigar bars and exempts cigars smoked on their premises from sales and use tax.

Ohio HB549 regulates cigar bars by requiring them to obtain a license, post warning notices about cigar smoke exposure, and prohibit smoking within 500 feet of schools, churches, or child care centers. It exempts cigars smoked on the premises of licensed cigar bars from sales and use tax. The bill also creates a cigar bar fund to collect license fees and establish rules for cigar bar operations.

Regulates cigar bars and exempts cigars smoked on their premises from sales and use tax.

Ohio HB549 regulates cigar bars by requiring them to obtain a license, post warning notices about cigar smoke exposure, and prohibit smoking within 500 feet of schools, churches, or child care centers. It exempts cigars smoked on the premises of licensed cigar bars from sales and use tax. The bill also creates a cigar bar fund to collect license fees and establish rules for cigar bar operations.