I read with interest your recent article regarding ending the sale of flavored tobacco products. I am in favor of this idea. It’s smart public health policy. Bangor and Portland have passed local ordinances in favor of banning flavored tobacco products, and I hope Brunswick does the same. I am also watching to see how […]
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Maine Voices: Flavored tobacco ban won’t prevent kids from vaping
It’s already illegal to sell tobacco to minors, so a ban on some products will affect only law-abiding Maine adults.
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Brunswick’s controversial proposed flavored tobacco ban divides experts
While an alliance of health organizations supports the proposed prohibition on the sale of flavored products in order to protect children, some researchers are concerned it could be a step backward for public health.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Statewide ban on flavored tobacco needed
Teen tobacco use is at a staggering high in our state: 33% of Maine high school students use tobacco products, disproportionately affecting marginalized populations, including low-income communities, LGBTQ individuals and racial and ethnic minorities. We know that flavored tobacco products are highly addictive, incredibly toxic and hook our kids based on years of scientific research. […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Flavored tobacco needs to go up in smoke
Thank you to the city of Portland; you have made your citizens proud. Portland has shown the country that it prioritizes the health and well-being of its children. Recently, Portland City Council members unanimously voted to end the sale of flavored tobacco products and sent a strong statement against big tobacco companies. By ending the sale […]
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Brunswick postpones hearing on flavored tobacco ban
Brunswick’s Town Council canceled a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products just a day before the Feb. 22 hearing was set to take place. The cancellation was the result of concern the council had failed to give the public notice as required by Maine statute, according […]
Posted inTimes Record
Poll: Should Brunswick ban the sale of flavored tobacco products?
As proposed, the ban would apply to any tobacco product that tastes or smells like fruit, mint, chocolate or other non-tobacco flavors. The ban would also prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products including e-cigarettes, cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco and chewing tobacco. The council is expected to hold a public hearing on the […]
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Maine Voices: Ending flavored tobacco sales is very Maine
The tobacco companies are using candy flavors to hook kids on their product.