Citywide ban on flavored tobacco products effective April 1 - Evanston RoundTable

Citywide ban on flavored tobacco products effective April 1 - Evanston RoundTable

The City of Evanston announces a citywide ban on the sale of all flavored tobacco products, effective April 1, 2024. This ban is a critical step in safeguarding the public from the predatory marketing practices employed by the tobacco industry, particularly those disproportionately targeting Black consumers and young people, leading to disparate health outcomes. The ban encompasses a wide range of products, including flavored cigarettes, cigars,…