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13th February 2023
US - Ohio: The Cleveland City Council is considering a city-wide ban on the sale of flavoured tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and menthol tobacco. In December 2022, a bill to ban local governments from outlawing the sale of flavoured tobacco products was approved by both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly; however, governor Mike DeWine vetoed the measure. Cleveland has a population of around 360,000.10th January 2023
US - Ohio: Following governor Mike DeWine’s veto of a state bill that would have prohibited local governments from enacting laws to prevent the sale of flavoured tobacco products, a council member in Cincinnati is considering introducing a flavour ban, due to her concern about flavoured products being marketed to youth. “I think that that’s just wrong,” council member Victoria Parks said. “You know, causing addiction and death.” Cincinnati is a city with a population of around 300,000.
9th January 2023
- US - Ohio: Governor Mike DeWine vetoed House Bill 513 last Thursday (5th January), which would have prevented political subdivisions such as cities from banning or regulating the sale of flavoured tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. He also mentioned that he would support a statewide ban on flavoured tobacco.
19th December 2022
- US - Ohio: Governor Mike DeWine has hinted that he may veto House Bill 513, which would prevent political subdivisions such as cities from banning or regulating the sale of flavoured cigarettes and flavoured e-cigarettes. Specifically, the bill states that the regulation of tobacco products and alternative nicotine products is a matter of general statewide concern that requires statewide regulation.
14th December 2022
US - Ohio: Columbus City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance banning the sale of flavoured tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and menthol tobacco. The ban will come into effect on 1st January 2024, allowing businesses a year to clear existing stock. The ordinance does not apply to the sale of flavoured shisha. Columbus is the Ohio state capital, with a population of over 900,000.
25th November 2022
- US - Ohio: Columbus City Council is debating a ban on flavoured tobacco products, which would include e-cigarettes and menthol tobacco products, news reports. The ordinance provides civil penalties and makes it a violation for any tobacco retailer to sell e-cigarettes and flavoured tobacco products. Columbus is the capital of Ohio, with a population of around 900,000.
3rd November 2022
- US - Ohio: Last week, the Columbus City Council met with business owners to discuss a potential ban on flavoured tobacco, which would also include flavoured e-cigarettes and menthol products, according to local news. The idea came out of a Columbus Public Health study, which signalled that minority communities are being targeted by tobacco shops, especially regarding menthol flavoured products. In the meeting, many spoke out against the proposed ban, especially vape shop owners, though it was also supported by several others, among them doctors and a middle school teacher. Columbus is the capital of Ohio, with a population of around 900,000.
