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OLCC Pulls Flavored Vaping Products from Dispensaries

The move comes after numerous serious lung illnesses reportedly related to vaping
Jeremy Dickman

In reaction to an apparent public health crisis, and Gov. Kate Brown‘s Oct. 4 executive order, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and Oregon Health Authority last week filed temporary rules that prohibit marijuana dispensaries from selling flavored vaping products in their stores. The move comes after numerous serious lung illnesses reportedly related to vaping put […]

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State Targets Tobacco Marketing

Report suggests licensing tobacco retailers, raising price
Hilary Corrigan

The tobacco industry’s marketing targets young people, communities of color and those with low incomes in Oregon, according to a recent state health report. Oregon Health Authority officials—along with partners from counties, tribes and communities—visited nearly 2,000 grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations and other tobacco retailers in Oregon to assess the industry’s retail marketing. A resulting […]

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Tobacco 21 Legislation Signed into Law

Law will substantially restrict youth access to tobacco
Hayley Jo Murphy

(Sacramento, CA) –You must now be 21 years of age to purchase tobacco in California. SBX2 7, authored by Senator Ed Hernandez, O.D., was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday. The bill is part of the most expansive tobacco control package passed in decades and makes California a leader in the nation […]

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