According to a report from the Denver Gazette on December 19, the mayor of Denver, Colorado, Mike Johnston, officially signed a bill passed by the Denver City Council on Monday, December 16, banning the sale and distribution of flavored tobacco and nicotine products in the city and county of Denver.
The bill was passed by the city council with a vote of 11 in favor and 1 against, stating that any retail tobacco shop is prohibited from "selling, offering for sale, giving away, exchanging, delivering, or supplying any flavored tobacco product or its samples." Mayor Johnston stated that if the bill passes, he will support the measure.
In a news statement, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids believes this indicates that "Denver is prioritizing the profits of the tobacco industry over the well-being of youth and the entire community.
Opponents point out that the comprehensive ban could potentially threaten small businesses, leading to job loss, decreasing urban sales tax revenue, and increasing crime activity in the Denver community.
The law will come into effect 90 days from now in order for the public health and environmental departments to educate businesses and encourage them to voluntarily comply. The Denver Health Department said that the law will not take effect until 2026.
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