Bill Banning Flavored Vaping Products in Maine Dies
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 Portland, South 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.