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Denied: Westchester Flavored Tobacco Sale Ban Vetoed By County Executive Denied: Westchester Flavored Tobacco Sale Ban Vetoed By County Executive
Denied: Westchester Flavored Tobacco Sale Ban Vetoed By County Executive A ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products in Westchester County has been vetoed by the county's executive after concerns and objections were brought up by numerous groups.  Earlier Report: Sale Of Flavored Tobacco Products Banned In Westchester County County Executive George Latimer vetoed the ban on Monday, Dec. 12, according to a letter sent to the county's Board of Legislators.  The ban had been passed by the Board on Monday, Nov. 28. However, Latimer cited concerns from numerous groups that the ban would negatively impact communities.  "The bill, which has stronger…

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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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