VAPING NEWS: MISSOULA MONTANA [Flavor Ban Lawsuit]

“Missoula’s new ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarette and vape products went into effect Monday. The ban, which would be the first of its kind in the state, is facing a legal challenge and legislation that could undermine the rollout of the order. It’s illegal to sell flavored e-cigarette and vape products in Missoula, but according to one of the ban’s architects, that policy rollout might face a delay. Missoula City Council rep Mirtha Becerra, tells MTPR that local officials have little choice but to pay close attention to unfolding legislation in Helena, where lawmakers are considering a bill to prevent local government and health officials – even the state health department – from regulating e-cig and vape merchandise. Becerra says the city’s implementation of the ban may be altered. A lawsuit to block the ordinance was filed in Missoula District Court late last week.”

ARTICLE LINK:   Lawsuit, Legislation Could Delay Missoula Vape Ban