Oregon lawmakers consider bill that bans flavored tobacco products

Nicotine salts are the newest vaping threat, emulating menthol’s smoothing effect to encourage addiction: Prince Pempton

CLEVELAND -- Cool, Fresh, smooth, and soothing – these words describe the sensation people get consuming menthol-flavored tobacco. Menthol, derived from the peppermint plant, has long been associated with various medicinal products, including lozenges, shampoo, toothpaste, gum, and rubs. Over 50 years ago, Big Tobacco exploited this by hiring medical professionals to promote mentholated cigarettes, marketing them as a “healthier” option, especia…

Oregon lawmakers consider bill that bans flavored tobacco products

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In an effort to try and curb teen vaping, Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to ban flavored tobacco sales. That bill is expected to head to the Senate floor this week. Supporters gathered in Salem to try and win votes. Atrops trial finally begins in 1988 cold case murder There have been attempts at local bans on sales of these products, some of which are now tied up in court. This bill would make a ban state-w…

Proposed ban on flavored tobacco products is revived in WA Legislature • Washington State Standard

(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Democratic lawmakers have revamped their approach to banning flavored tobacco products in Washington. In new bills filed Friday in the state House and Senate, the original prohibition on flavored vapes proposed early in the legislative session is combined with an increase in cigarette taxes. The measure’s sponsor in the House, Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, said she hopes it becomes part of the sm…

Electronic cigarettes are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional tobacco, but their transportation across international borders raises many questions. Different countries have their own rules for importing vapes and vaping liquids. RBC-Ukraine (Styler project) tells about the main rules and restrictions that apply in different countries. Basic rules for transporting electronic cigarettes General rules for transporting elect…

Proposed Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products is Revived in WA Legislature

OLYMPIA, WA – Democratic lawmakers have revamped their approach to banning flavored tobacco products in Washington. In new bills filed Friday in the state House and Senate, the original prohibition on flavored vapes proposed early in the legislative session is combined with an increase in cigarette taxes. The measure’s sponsor in the House, Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, said she hopes it becomes part of the smorgasbord of revenue measures…