Vermont House Passes Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products

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Mar.15.2024
Vermont House Passes Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products
The Vermont House passes ban on flavored tobacco products aimed at curbing sales to addicted children, to be sent to Senate.

According to a report from WCAX on March 15th, the Vermont House of Representatives has passed a ban on flavored tobacco products.

 

The ban aims to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco, e-cigarettes, and mint-flavored products to children addicted to tobacco.

 

The bill was ultimately passed with a vote of 83 to 53 and will now be submitted to the Senate.

 

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