Adams administration files lawsuit against 9 major flavored e-cigarette distributors
Flavored e-cigarettes are banned in New York City. The mayor’s ‘Operation Padlock to Protect’ program has successfully shut down around 1,350 illegal cannabis shops to date.
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Nine major distributors are facing a federal lawsuit claiming they are illegally selling flavored e-cigarettes or vapes.
The suit, launched by mayor Eric Adams' administration, says the products are intriguing to young consumers.
"These vapes are sold in flavors like watermelon and banana ice. That are intended to appeal and target our youth. Nicotine addiction among middle and high school youth is exploding,” he said.
Flavored e-cigarettes are banned in New York City. The mayor’s ‘Operation Padlock to Protect’ program has successfully shut down around 1,350 illegal cannabis shops to date.
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