Beverly Hills to Ban br Nearly All Tobacco Sales The new law means outlets like br gas stations and convenience stores br won't be able to sell cigarettes br or cigars. Pharmacies and grocers are br prohibited from selling br them as well. Only hotels and a few select cigar lounges br within the city's borders will be exempt. The law, which also includes br e-cigarettes, starts in 2021. The ban is the first of its kind within the United States. Council Member br Lili Bosse, via CNBC The bill was opposed by br The National Association of Tobacco Outlets br and many gas station owners. They claim the ban will br hurt local businesses br and sellers of tobacco.