Ohio State Senate Overturns Veto on Local Tobacco Legislation

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Feb.01.2024

Ohio State Senate Overturns Veto on Local Tobacco Legislation

Ohio Senate overturns Governor Mike DeWine's veto, allowing local governments to enact stricter tobacco laws.

According to a report by American media outlet halfwheel on January 31, last week, the Ohio Senate overturned Governor Mike DeWine's veto, thereby allowing municipalities and counties to enact tobacco laws that are stricter than state laws.

According to reports, in December 2022, the Columbus City Council passed a ban on the sale of condiments in the capital city of Ohio. The ban, which lasted for 14 months, came to an end last week after the conclusion of the council's session.

With the implementation of the veto, the new state law will come into effect on April 24, rendering cities like Columbus unable to enforce their ban on flavored tobacco sales after that date.

The Columbus City Council is currently drafting a lawsuit targeting the state. City attorney Zach Klein stated that he hopes to challenge the law on the grounds of local autonomy.

References:

[1] Columbus, Ohio Plans to Sue Over State's New Tobacco Preemption Clause

Also Read:

[1] Restrictions Lifted: Flavored Tobacco Products to Return to Ohio Shelves

[2] Flavored Tobacco Thrives in Cleveland Despite Menthol Ban

[3] Ohio Court Approves Larger Penalties for Tobacco Sales to Minors

[4] Ohio House Rejects Governor's Veto on Flavored Tobacco Ban

[5] Controversial Revisions Proposed for Ohio's Marijuana Legalization Initiative

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