JANIE HAR Associated Press
Written by
(AP) — 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.
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, 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.
Related Posts
-
2 rescued after California pier partially collapses due to heavy surf from major Pacific storm Posted: December 23, 2024 at 2:44 pmTwo people were rescued when a California pier partially collapsed
Read more » -
Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record Posted: at 2:43 pm
Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps
Read more » -
Starbucks strike expands, closes nearly 60 US stores Posted: at 2:43 pm
A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas had closed 59 stores
Read more » -
All Netflix wants for Christmas is no streaming problems for its first NFL games Posted: December 20, 2024 at 2:26 pm
Netflix is planning to provide plenty of gifts for viewers
Read more »
Central Valley Biz Blogs
-
From dishwasher to Navy officer: Lt. Jose MendezAmbriz’s journey
Posted: December 17, 2024 at 10:55 am
One of my favorite sections of our weekly newspaper is
Read more » -
BLOG: Tax assessor? Not quite — here’s the real scoop on property taxes in Fresno
Posted: December 16, 2024 at 4:39 pm
In this festive season, as I gather with friends and
Read more »
