Gov. Inslee announces ban on flavored vaping products statewide
Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced his intent to ban all flavored vaping products during a Friday press conference.
Inslee was joined by both the health and cannabis board directors, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
“Washington state needs bold action, and we need it now,” said Constantine.
Inslee cited the risk to children posed by vaping, specifically in how flavored products appeal to a younger demographic.
“This is an issue both about a dangerous product, and a problem with lifetime nicotine addiction that an industry is trying to hook our children on for life,” he said.
The governor will ask the state board of health to adopt emergency rules to approve the ban on flavored vaping products. The board will take up the measure for a vote on Oct. 9.
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