ND HB1440

Restructures cigar lounge certification requirements by separating initial application from annual renewal processes with the North Dakota Tax Commissioner

Initial applicants must report having a humidor, enclosed space with solid walls/windows/ceiling/door, and ventilation system that prevents smoke from reaching nonsmoking areas, but are not required to report income data

Annual certification renewal requires reporting that at least 15% of gross income comes from sales of cigars and pipe tobacco, with reports due before February 1 each year following a full calendar year of operation

Expands the definition of qualifying tobacco products to include pipe tobacco sales alongside cigars for meeting the 15% income threshold

Passed the House 75-17 and Senate 39-8 in the 69th Legislative Assembly (2025 session)