Falmouth City Council Bans Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products

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Dec.12.2023

Falmouth City Council Bans Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products

Falmouth Town Council in Maine joins cities banning flavored tobacco products, aiming to protect youth from nicotine addiction.

According to a report from WMTW on December 11, the town council of Falmouth, Maine, has decided to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. This decision adds Falmouth to the list of cities in Maine that have already implemented similar bans, including Bangor, Bar Harbor, and Portland.

City Councilor Amy Kuhn expressed, "This is an exciting opportunity as we have the chance to take action alongside other communities in Maine to protect our children.

This initiative aims to combat teenage nicotine addiction, with the city council citing research that suggests flavored tobacco products appeal to adolescents. However, some council members argue that this ban could have negative effects on businesses, and that some elderly residents utilize flavored tobacco products to quit smoking.

City councilor Jay Trickett said, "For them, this could ultimately mean the possibility of resuming smoking.

The ban will come into effect on March 12, 2024.

References:

[1] Falmouth Town Council bans sale of flavored tobacco products

Also Read:

[1] Falmouth City to Potentially Become Maine's Sixth Tobacco Ban

[2] Falmouth Community in Maine Bans Sale of Flavored Tobacco

[3] "Flavors Hook Kids Maine Coalition" Campaigns for Tobacco Restriction

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