Supporters say the ban will keep teens from becoming addicted to nicotine, while foes say adults should be able to purchase the products. The House and Senate will vote on the bill in the coming weeks.
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Debate heats up on Maine’s proposed flavored tobacco ban
Lawmakers listened to testimony during a public hearing on Thursday.
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Maine businesses form group to lobby for statewide ban on flavored tobacco
The coalition – called Tobacco Free Maine Works – is an offshoot of the Flavors Hook Kids Maine lobbying effort to ban flavored tobacco products.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine lawmakers to consider statewide ban on flavored tobacco products
State Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, is expected to submit a bill this week after South Portland, Portland, Brunswick and Bangor approved city bans.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Flavored tobacco ban won’t prevent kids from vaping
It’s already illegal to sell tobacco to minors, so a ban on some products will affect only law-abiding Maine adults.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Ending flavored tobacco sales is very Maine
The tobacco companies are using candy flavors to hook kids on their product.