“Flavored vaping products are now banned in Chicago. City Council voted overwhelmingly in support of the ban Wednesday, 46-4, with supporters — including Mayor Lori Lightfoot — saying it will help save lives and keep young people from becoming addicted to tobacco. The new rules prohibit sales of liquid nicotine products that create the taste or aroma of menthol, mint, wintergreen, chocolate, vanilla, candy or dessert. And Ald. Matt O’Shea (49th), a supporter of the ban, said those who vape are more likely to face serious illness from coronavirus. Only a few alderman spoke up against the ban, saying they fear it will lead to people simply going to the suburbs to buy flavored vaping products — and Chicago needs tax dollars from such sales as it faces a $1.2 billion budget shortfall next year.”
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Chicago City Council passes ban on flavored vaping products
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