Philadelphia and Massachusetts ban flavored tobacco, vaping products
Philadelphia and Massachusetts ban flavored tobacco, vaping products
On Dec. 18, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed three bills into law to restrict the sale of vaping and tobacco products. The bills restrict the sale of vaping products to adults-only stores that require customers to be at least 18, restrict the sale of flavored cigarillos, and ban vaping on city property. The city plans to phase in the new rules. Read a news article about the ban.
In Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Backer signed legislation on Nov. 27 to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products. The new law, effective June 1, limits the sale of flavored tobacco products—including menthol cigarettes and flavored chewing tobacco—to licensed smoking bars where they may only be consumed on-site. The legislation also imposes a 75% excise tax on e-cigarettes. Read a news article about the law.