Stores that sell the products, ranging from candy-flavored vapes to menthol cigarettes, have until April 1 to get rid of their stock.
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
South Portland to ban sale of flavored tobacco products
On Tuesday night, the city council voted 5-2 to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in South Portland.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland a step away from flavored tobacco ban
The final vote to remove all flavored tobacco products from retail shelves in the city will come Dec. 20.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Residents advocate for flavored tobacco ban
Students, parents, and residents gathered at the South Portland Community Center on Monday to support a ban on flavored tobacco in the city and to speak out against the tactics of tobacco companies that target youth.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portlanders urge support of flavored tobacco ban
Advocates, including students and parents, speak out on the proposal at an event organized by Flavors Hook Kids Maine.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
South Portland rally planned against flavored tobacco products
Opponents say flavored tobacco products are marketed to kids, hooking them on harmful and addictive substances.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
South Portland City Council considers flavored tobacco ban
The council held a workshop to discuss a drafted ordinance.
Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland flavored tobacco ban likely to come next spring
Medical professionals support the ban targeting the use of the products by minors, but retailers say it is not needed because they already prevent those sales.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Flavored tobacco ban supports Brunswick youth
As a pediatrician and mother, I urge the Brunswick Town Council to vote in favor of the proposed ordinance to end the sale of flavored tobacco. Despite laws to limit sales to those over 21, we know electronic vaping products still get into the hands of our youth, and we are seeing the effects, including […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Vaping ban story discredited by flawed source
I have been an advocate in the field of public health for over 20 years. It is one of my passions to put the health and safety of my friends, family, co-workers and acquaintances at the forefront of my work. When I became a mom, it became doubly important to put my daughter’s health and […]