Not everybody is thrilled with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s bold move to make Michigan the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes.
The move bans the online and retail sale of flavored e-cigarettes for six months after the Michigan health department deemed vaping to be a health crisis.
Whitmer claims e-cigarette companies are using flavors like Fruit Loops or Fanta to hook young people.
We are very proud of our neighbors to the East! It was announced today that Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced an immediate suspension on sales of all flavored e-cigarettes in her state. Here's what American Heart Association CEO, Nancy Brown had to say: pic.twitter.com/m4eUWf6jmE
— AHA Wisconsin (@AHAWisconsin) September 4, 2019
Gregory Conley, the President of the American Vaping Association, is warning the move will force e-cigarettes users to start smoking even more harmful traditional cigarettes and will create a black market for the products.
“Governor Whitmer’s ban will create a massive, multi-million dollar black market for these products, which are the same conditions that led to the recent spate of lung illnesses that are now clearly linked to illegal THC vaping products,” said Conley in a statement.
In addition, Conley added the ban will force hundreds of small businesses to shut down.
Michigan Governor's Illegal Backdoor Vaping Flavor Ban Will be Challenged
"In this country, laws are made by legislators, not governors desperate for press attention."https://t.co/Gsd4HET10K #mileg #michigan #ecigs #vaping #harmreduction
— American Vaping Assn (@AVABoard) September 4, 2019
Michigan Governor's Illegal Backdoor Vaping Flavor Ban Will be Challenged
"In this country, laws are made by legislators, not governors desperate for press attention."https://t.co/Gsd4HET10K #mileg #michigan #ecigs #vaping #harmreduction
— American Vaping Assn (@AVABoard) September 4, 2019
Remind me not to vote for Gretchen Whitmer again next time.
— 🐍HOHO MODE☭🐍 (@pisshawk) September 4, 2019
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