Tempe Considers Ban on Flavored E-Cigarette Products.

Aug.29.2022
Tempe Considers Ban on Flavored E-Cigarette Products.
Tempe, Arizona may ban flavored e-cigarettes in an effort to reduce youth vaping, but local businesses oppose the move.

If approved, a new law in Tempe, Arizona will prohibit businesses from selling flavored electronic cigarettes within city limits, according to Ongala as the source.


According to a report by ABC15 News, individuals in support of this action told the media that they hope to reduce the number of young people who use electronic cigarettes or smoke traditional cigarettes.


However, local businesses state that they will not sell to any minors. Ted Kaercher, owner of Tanpe HQ Smoke and Vape, stated, "We will not sell to children or anyone without proper identification.


Kaercher, who has been in business for about 30 years, is opposed to the ban on condiments. He stated that "it is legal to own and consume in Tampe, and this would force me to not carry these products.


According to Kaercher, the ban will force adults to drive to other areas in the valley to purchase seasonings.


Rex Williamson, a vape distributor in Tempe, agreed to the ban. He stated, "This will not affect anyone's bottom line, and no one is willing to take the business risk of trying to sell to minors.


As part of the new legislation being developed in Tampa, the section on public interaction states that the proposal will prohibit "the sale or distribution of any flavored tobacco product containing aerosol or vaporized nicotine by using electronic cigarettes". This is detailed in the city documents.


The city officials have stated that they are in the process of scheduling a date to discuss the ban, but no final dates have been determined yet.


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