Vermont to Remake Flavor Ban

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Feb.06.2023

A bill has been introduced in Vermont, USA to ban all flavored vaping and tobacco products. The bill is aimed at curbing the rise in youth nicotine use and improving public health, as the state spends an average of $348 million annually to treat tobacco-related illnesses.

The ban was originally proposed in early 2020 but was delayed due to Covid.

the list of states with the highest vaping tax, with Minnesota topping the list.

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