The city council of Foster, California has proposed a regulation to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and tobacco products due to concerns about potential lawsuits. The proposed ban was approved by a vote of 2 to 2 in the council committee.
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According to a report by The Daily News, lawmaker Sam Hindi declined to address the issue because his company sells tobacco products.
Legislator Patrick Sullivan is looking to file a lawsuit over this project, as some tobacco retailers have already sued cities like Palo Alto over similar ordinances. However, Forest City staff stated that no lawsuits have successfully overturned these ordinances.
Cities such as San Mateo County, Half Moon Bay, South San Francisco, Burlingame, San Carlos, and Redwood City have all banned the sale of flavored tobacco. Several other cities are currently considering similar bans.
The state also participated in Senate Bill 793, which was signed into law in 2020 and requires tobacco retailers to stop selling flavored tobacco products. However, due to a referendum effort to repeal the bill, its implementation has been suspended. California voters will decide whether to approve or reject SB 793 in the November election.
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