San Francisco First Big US City to Ban E-cigarette Sales
Share
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco became the first major U.S. city to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes after supervisors gave the measure its second and final vote Tuesday.
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs, which is based in San Francisco, says it is opposed to youth vaping.
Backers say they hope the legislation will curb underage use of e-cigarettes, but critics say the ban will make it harder for adults to purchase an alternative to regular cigarettes.San Francisco is a city that celebrates its marijuana culture, but it appears deeply opposed to other vices. Last year, voters approved a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and in 2016, passed a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks.
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs, which is based in San Francisco, says it is opposed to youth vaping.
The company is working on a ballot initiative that would regulate but not ban e-cigarette sales.
This story will be updated.
RELATED TOPICS:
Fresno County CHP Arrest Two in Interstate 5 Drug, Gun, and Counterfeit Money Bust
Crime /
1 hour ago
Where Trade Talks Stand With Major US Partners Ahead of Tariffs-Hike Deadline
World /
1 hour ago
DOJ Announces Arrest, Indictments in North Korean IT Worker Scheme
Crime /
2 hours ago
Fresno Man Arrested in Clovis for Sex-Related Crimes Against Minor
Local /
2 hours ago
Suspect Identified in Ambush Shooting That Killed 2 Idaho Firefighters
Crime /
2 hours ago
S&P 500, Nasdaq Close at Record Highs, Cap Best Quarter in Over a Year
Economy /
3 hours ago
Musk Vows to Punish Lawmakers Who Back Trump’s Spending Bill
WASHINGTON – Billionaire Elon Musk on Monday renewed his criticism of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bil...
Politics /
31 minutes ago
Categories
Latest
Videos

Politics /
31 minutes ago
Musk Vows to Punish Lawmakers Who Back Trump’s Spending Bill

Courts /
45 minutes ago
Fresno Man Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years for $4.2 Million Tech Startup Fraud

Crime /
47 minutes ago
Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty in Murders of Four Idaho Students, ABC News Reports

Crime /
1 hour ago
Fresno County CHP Arrest Two in Interstate 5 Drug, Gun, and Counterfeit Money Bust

World /
1 hour ago