08-02-2025
‘Dangerous products': Oregon City passes resolution to ban flavored tobacco products
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – As the Oregon Legislature considers a ban on all flavored tobacco products, Oregon City has made its own push for the change in health standards.
The city passed a resolution Wednesday affirming its support for removing all from the state, calling on lawmakers to 'pass legislation banning the sale of flavored tobacco and synthetic nicotine products to protect our children and end the allure of tobacco and vaping products for underage users.'
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This resolution is tied to SB 702, a law that — if passed — would finalize a push from hundreds of advocates throughout the state of Oregon.
In 2021 and 2022, Multnomah and Washington County respectively passed ordinances ending the sale of flavored tobacco products. But the products remain available for much of the rest of the state.
'These dangerous products entice kids and lure them into a lifetime of nicotine addiction,' said Kari Hampton with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. 'That's why communities across Oregon are taking a stand to protect kids from candy-flavored tobacco products like Cotton Candy, Watermelon Ice and Cool Mint.'
According to Flavors Hook Oregon Kids, tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Oregon and kills more than 8,000 people each year. It also reports that more than 80% of those under 18 years of age who report using tobacco had started with flavored products.
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