Denver's flavored vape ban sends customers across city lines
Denver's new ban on flavored nicotine products is driving customers to vape shops in neighboring cities like Aurora.Summary
Denver's ban on flavored e-cigarettes and vaping products, effective January 1st, is causing customers to seek alternatives outside city limits. Vape shop owners in Aurora, located near the Denver border, report an increase in customers. Justin Morrison, a Denver resident and daily vaper, stated he will now travel to Aurora to purchase his preferred flavored vapes, finding the ban inconvenient. While public health advocates aim to reduce youth vaping with this ban, opponents argue flavored vapes aid adults in quitting traditional cigarettes. Gordon McMillon, owner of Tokerz Head Shop in Aurora, fears the ban could lead some former smokers back to cigarettes and believes adults should have the right to choose. Over 500 Denver retailers have removed flavored products, facing potential fines and suspensions for non-compliance. Concerns exist that the ban may spread to other cities.
(Source：CBS News)
