Tag Archive for: New York

NYC Sues 11 Companies for Illegal Distribution of Flavored Vapes

New York, NY – In a major crackdown on the illegal sale of flavored disposable vapes, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix announced today that the city has filed a lawsuit against 11 wholesalers. The defendants, located in Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and upstate New York, are accused of distributing youth-friendly flavored disposable vapes to retail vape and smoke shops, convenience stores, and directly to consumers over the internet, in violation of federal, state, and city laws. Read more

New York Bill Bans Child-Appealing Vape Products

In an effort to address the growing concern of underage vaping, New York state Sen. Monica Martinez, a Democrat from Long Island, has introduced a new bill that seeks to ban the sale of e-cigarette products designed to appeal to minors. The legislation targets products that resemble school supplies or toys or are packaged in a way that attracts children.

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Mayor of New York City Files Lawsuit Against E-Cigarette Distributors

In a bold move to protect the health of the youth in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams has taken legal action against four e-cigarette distributors. The lawsuit aims to put an end to the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, specifically those that target children and teenagers. With a deep concern for the well-being of the city’s younger population, Mayor Adams has made it clear that he will not tolerate the rising trend of vaping and smoking among middle and high school students.

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Is it Illegal to Smoke or Vape With Kids in the Car in New York?

Smoking and vaping have been a hot topic of discussion for several years now, and rightly so. They not only harm the health of the smoker but also the people around them. Children, in particular, are vulnerable to secondhand smoke, and as a responsible citizen, it’s our duty to protect them from any harm.

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New York Bans Flavored Vapes and Pharmacy Sales Prohibition

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New York State has implemented significant new tobacco control measures, including a ban on the sale of flavored nicotine vapor products and a prohibition on the sale of all tobacco and nicotine vapor products in pharmacies. These laws, part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Comprehensive Tobacco Control Policy and included in the enacted FY 2020-21 budget, took effect today.

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