The Columbus City Council in the United States will vote this week on a proposed ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products within the city limits. The issue has garnered widespread attention from supporters and opponents of the ban.
If we are adults, you can't tell adults what to do or what not to do," said Ben Saleh, the owner of Epic Puff, a North Bay e-cigarette and tobacco store. "It's their life.
Salihe expressed his hope that the ban would not be passed, as if it were, businesses would be forced to shut down.
Epic Puff opened in October. Shortly thereafter, Saleh stated that he had become aware of the proposed ban.
According to Saleh, if flavored tobacco products are taken off the shelves, 80% of the store's sales will disappear. In that event, he and other small business owners will continue to fight.
We will gather together, perhaps to consider a class action lawsuit," he said. "Consider the implications, not just for my own investment losses of around $200,000 and the remaining landlord fees of around the same amount, but for everyone involved. We are talking about millions of people here.
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