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Sale Of Flavored Tobacco Products Banned In Westchester County Sale Of Flavored Tobacco Products Banned In Westchester County
Sale Of Flavored Tobacco Products Banned In Westchester County After much debate between both sides of the issue, stores in Westchester County will no longer be allowed to sell flavored tobacco products.  Earlier Report - Opposing Groups Speak Out About Banning Sale of Flavored Tobacco In Westchester County The Westchester County Board of Legislators voted to enact the ban on Monday, Nov. 28, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.  Advocates for the ban said that it will protect young people as well as communities of color that are usually targeted by marketing for the flavored products.  "By taking flavored tobacco…

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Opposing Groups Speak Out About Banning Sale of Flavored Tobacco In Westchester County Opposing Groups Speak Out About Banning Sale of Flavored Tobacco In Westchester County
Opposing Groups Speak Out About Banning Sale of Flavored Tobacco In Westchester County Groups on both sides of the debate to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in Westchester County held rallies before a public hearing on the proposed law.  Earlier Report - Westchester Convenience Stores Urge Against Banning Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products The two rallies were held on Monday, Nov. 14, by both the New York Association of Convenience Stores, who are against the ban, and anti-smoking advocates in Westchester County in support of the proposal.  Advocates for the ban said that the measure, which would not criminalize the possession of flavored tobacco…

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