Ohio Governor Mike DeWine appears to be ready to veto a recently passed bill by the state legislature that would prohibit cities like Columbus from regulating electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products.
DeWine informed ABC 6 On Your Side that he supports the Columbus ordinance passed on Monday, which prohibits the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and other tobacco products.
The Governor stated that the decision to ban flavored cigarettes is a logical one that will save many lives and also save taxpayers a considerable amount of money. "Smoking causes billions of dollars in losses for Ohio citizens each year.
The day after the Columbus tobacco ban went into effect, Republican lawmakers in control of the legislature added a provision to an unrelated bill that would limit regulation of tobacco products in Ohio to the state government alone. This would eliminate attempts by local governments such as Columbus to regulate the use of tobacco products.
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