Similar Stories to Letter: Flavored Tobacco Ban Would Be Bad For Bangor Businesses on Bing News

In an effort to restrict access to flavored tobacco products, city leaders are  considering a misguided move that would eliminate these products from store shelves. To the uninformed, this may seem like a worthwhile idea; however, the facts don’t support the policy. My brothers and I have operated convenience stores in Bangor for 26 years.

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  • Reject flavored tobacco ban
    To the Editor; As a lifelong Maine resident it worries me to see that lawmakers are considering LD 1215, a policy that could hurt Maine retailers, taxpayers and the state economy by banning the sale ...
    03/25/2024 - 1:14 am | View Link
  • Vermont Senate approves flavored tobacco ban, sends bill to Gov. Scott's desk
    Thursday afternoon the state senate voted to send the flavored tobacco ban to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk. It passed on an 18-11 roll call, but not without some heated debate. The ban includes things like ...
    03/22/2024 - 2:02 am | View Link
  • Maine Compass: Ban flavored tobacco to prevent addiction, and stand up for recovery
    The availability of vaping devices, pouches, chewing tobacco, cigars, and cigarettes would be untouched. Only the flavored products would be removed. Why focus on flavors? The tobacco industry’s ...
    03/21/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
  • The flavored tobacco ban heads to Gov. Scott's desk
    Thursday afternoon the state senate voted to send the flavored tobacco ban to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk. It passed on an 18-11 roll call, but not without some heated debate. The ban includes things like ...
    03/21/2024 - 11:38 am | View Link
  • Stanton Extends Ban on New Smoke Shops in Crackdown on Flavored Tobacco
    Stanton officials are extending a ban on tobacco shops raising concerns about underage smoking amidst a recent state law.
    03/18/2024 - 9:40 am | View Link
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