Colorado Senate Votes in Support of Regulating Tobacco Products

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Feb.23.2024

Colorado Senate Votes in Support of Regulating Tobacco Products

Colorado Senate supports S.B. 24-022 allowing counties to regulate tobacco sales and potentially ban flavored products.

According to reports, the Colorado State Senate has voted 21-14 in favor of S.B. 24-022, a bill that allows counties in the state to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products and regulate the distribution of tobacco products.

Although the bill does not directly ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, it opens the door for local bans.

This marks the second time in recent years that the Colorado State Government has moved towards allowing local control over tobacco regulation. In March 2019, H.B.1033 was passed, allowing cities, towns, and counties in Colorado to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21, as well as increasing taxes and retailer permits. Previously, these actions had been prevented by preemptive clauses.

The bill was signed by the current governor of Colorado, Jared Polis. Two years ago, the Democratic politician stated his opposition to statewide efforts to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, instead supporting the choice for local communities to implement their own bans.

Bill S.B. 24-022 will now move to the House of Representatives for further consideration.

References:

[1] Colorado Senate Passes Bill Allowing Counties to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products

Also Read:

[1] Colorado Senate Passes Bill Granting Counties Authority to Regulate Flavored E-Cigarettes

[2] Expanding Tobacco Tax to Fund Early Education in Colorado

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