Ban on Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products Withdrawn in Guam

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Jan.09.2024
Ban on Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products Withdrawn in Guam
Guam bill to ban flavored tobacco sales withdrawn after public hearing delay, but will be reintroduced for further modification.

According to a report from American media outlet Postguam, a bill aimed at banning the sale of flavored tobacco products in Guam has been withdrawn after the public hearing was not held as scheduled.

 

Bill 50-37 attempted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in Guam, but was later withdrawn by its sponsor, Senator Thomas Fisher, in the next scheduled public hearing.

 

Fisher explained that he withdrew Bill 50 after receiving information from the American Cancer Society in order to make revisions. Fisher further plans to resubmit the bill on Friday morning and hopes to hold a public hearing on the bill on January 11th.

 

However, the lawmaker responsible for this hearing, Sabina Perez, explained that there are certain procedures that need to be followed before organizing a public hearing.

 

After explaining the possibility of a public hearing on January 11th, but without guaranteeing the date of such a hearing, Beres subsequently suspended the hearing.

 

Several hours later, a press release issued from Fisher's office stated that the lack of a public hearing was the result of "irresponsible arrangements.

 

Public hearings are sacred and should never occur, regardless of whether double bookings are due to irresponsible arrangements, misjudgments, or incompetence. The suppression of public opinion should be absolutely avoided," Fisher stated in a press release.

 

The shop owners closed their doors to ensure that their voices are heard today. Even if they oppose my bill, they should still be listened to, along with the opinions of the wider public," Fisher added in the statement.

 

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