Ohio

The Columbus city attorney is arguing that one smoke shop has violated tobacco laws so many times, it should be shut down. While many states have this option, it’s rare to see enough repeated violations that this punishment becomes a possibility.

The judge ruled that Ohio’s recently-passed ban on city’s banning flavored tobacco products is unconstitutional. The state is expected to appeal.

Cities can once again ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, though the matter is far from resolved.

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.

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

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.

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