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Vermont House of Representatives Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban

The proposed ban, which has been debated for the past six years, took a step forward this week.

Colorado Bill Allowing Counties to Ban Flavored Tobacco Product Sales Fails

The latest attempt to modify the state’s laws about who can set tobacco sales rules comes up short.

Colorado Senate Passes Bill Allowing Counties to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products

The bill has cleared the Colorado Senate and seemingly will be supported by Gov. Jared Polis. It now moves onto the Colorado House of Representatives.

California Bill Seeks to Create Registered List of Allowed Tobacco Products

The bill is sponsored by the state Attorney General and would give that official the power to fine those who sell unauthorized products.

Columbus, Ohio Plans to Sue Over State’s New Tobacco Preemption Clause

While Columbus’ existing flavored tobacco ban will no longer be enforceable as of April 24, the fight over the law may not be done.

Ohio Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto of Tobacco Preemption Law

In a win for tobacco stores and consumers, local cities and counties will not be able to introduce their own laws stricter than state law. This bill was created in direct response to the city of Columbus banning the sale of flavored tobacco products, a ban that is no longer legal.

21 Attorneys General Call for Biden to Approve Flavored Cigar & Menthol Cigarette Bans

Attorneys general from 18 states, two U.S. territories and the District of Columbia have sent the Biden administration a letter urging the White House to quickly act on banning the sales of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.

Colorado Legislator Introduces Bill to Allow Counties to Create Their Own Tobacco Sales Laws

The bill could result in neighboring counties having vastly different policies as to tobacco sales.

Multnomah County, Ore.’s Flavored Tobacco Ban Delayed Just Days Before Going Into Effect (Update)

The ban was set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024; now it is on hold while an appeals court considers its legality.