• November 5, 2024

Bill Banning Flavored Vaping Products in Maine Dies

 Bill Banning Flavored Vaping Products in Maine Dies

Maine State House (Credit: Jovannig)

Maine State House (Credit: Jovannig)

The Maine Legislature has tabled a bill to end the sale of flavored tobacco products statewide. In the U.S., when a bill is tabled it is no longer up for debate for the current term.

It’s been a hot topic in Maine with some health advocacy groups claiming flavored vaping and other tobacco products are marketed toward children while many business owners say banning it would be a big blow, according to media reports.

The bill sought to make statewide prohibitions that are already in place in PortlandSouth Portland, Brunswick, Bangor and Bar Harbor.

A similar statewide effort failed last year when lawmakers adjourned without taking up the bill.

The bill could be taken up again next year.