Politics & Government

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Vetoes Ban On Flavored Tobacco

The mayor believes an ordinance should be more targeted to reduce youth vaping.

DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Friday vetoed the ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products in the city. The ban was approved by the Denver City Council on Monday by a 8-3 vote.

The order would have banned the sale of flavored vaping products, hookah, chewing tobacco and menthol cigarettes. The mayor believes an ordinance should be more targeted to reduce youth vaping.

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