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Flavored tobacco

Published
July 26, 2023

Flavored tobacco ban gets tabled, faces uncertain prospects

The bill passed the Senate but failed to get a vote in the House, so advocates are regrouping for next year.
Published
June 25, 2023

Commentary: Ban on flavored tobacco stands to cripple small Maine businesses like mine

This latest attempt at prohibition ignores everything we already know about how little it works.
Published
June 22, 2023

FDA warns stores to stop selling Elf Bar, the top disposable e-cigarette in the U.S.

U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.
Published
June 12, 2023

Sagadahoc Sheriff Merry: Statewide flavored tobacco ban will protect Maine’s kids

The Legislature should pass L.D. 1215 to stand up to an industry that preys on our young people and uses misinformation to create inertia.
Published
May 18, 2023

Maine committee supports flavored tobacco ban

Supporters say the ban will keep teens from becoming addicted to nicotine, while foes say adults should be able to purchase the products. The House and Senate will vote on the bill in the coming weeks.

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Published
May 8, 2023

Letter: End flavored tobacco sales, support our youth
Published
April 25, 2023

Debate heats up on Maine’s proposed flavored tobacco ban

Lawmakers listened to testimony during a public hearing on Thursday.
Published
March 28, 2023

Commentary: No good will come from ban on flavored tobacco in Maine

Looking for a catastrophic policy failure? Look no further!
Published
February 14, 2023

Maine businesses form group to lobby for statewide ban on flavored tobacco

The coalition – called Tobacco Free Maine Works – is an offshoot of the Flavors Hook Kids Maine lobbying effort to ban flavored tobacco products.
Published
January 18, 2023

Petition to overturn South Portland’s flavored tobacco ban fails

The petition received over 1,000 signatures but not enough of them were from registered South Portland voters.