Ohio Judge Says Cities Can Ban Flavored Tobacco Products
The judge ruled that Ohio’s recently-passed ban on city’s banning flavored tobacco products is unconstitutional. The state is expected to appeal.
14 Cities File Lawsuit Against Ohio’s New Tobacco Preemption Law
Ohio’s new state law prevents cities and counties from enacting tobacco laws of their own, like banning the sales of flavored tobacco products. The plaintiffs claim the ban violates the state’s constitution and would harm public health.
