Health officials in Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon are drafting a proposal to ban the sale of flavored nicotine products.
According to a report by KGW, Dr. Jennifer Vines, the health officer of Multnomah County, stated that the county chair, Deborah Kafoury, requested a policy recommendation from the health department earlier this month for review in September. Any proposal will ultimately be submitted to the county council for approval.
According to Vines, even though the legal age to purchase these products is 21, teenagers are still buying them. "In 17% of cases, we found tobacco retailers in Martenoma County selling cigarettes to minors," she said. The fruity flavors are attracting young people to try these products, and then they become addicted.
The bottom line here is health concerns," said Vines, who pointed out that there have been serious cases of lung disease related to e-cigarettes throughout the county. Last year, a neighboring county to Washington voted to ban flavored tobacco products. After a temporary ban was put in place, the ban was put on hold. Mo Hassan, who owns Mo's Smoke and Smoke in southeastern Portland, said he hopes the ban doesn't happen. Hassan said, "Because there are so many smoke shops in the area, they will have to close." "This is the main focus of our business.
Currently seeking public opinions on the website of Murtenoma County.
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