Vaping activists warn that the measure could backfire and push former smokers back to cigarettes. Read More
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The bills would create a registry of non-flavored products that can be sold in the Commonwealth.Read More
Initially, the bill allowed mint as a flavor, but lawmakers later removed it in a late-session agreement.Read More
It's estimated that the ban could result in a $15 million loss in state tax revenue, which has Scott concerned.Read More
The legislation has been debated for at least six years and faced a fierce lobbying campaign.Read More
The legislation, if signed into law by the Governor, would also create a vape registry for the state.Read More
Several lawmakers on the committee voting against the bill cited concerns about its impacts on local businesses.Read More
While the bill itself wouldn’t ban flavored tobacco products, it would open the door to local bans.Read More
The state's Senate voted 20-3 to pass the legislation, which now goes to the House for consideration.Read More
On April 24, when the law goes into effect, cities with flavor bans will no longer be able to enforce them.Read More