Clay County is taking a stand against flavored vaping. In a packed meeting, students, health professionals, and residents urged county commissioners to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco, citing its appeal to young people and health risks. The ordinance passed narrowly, banning most flavored products while sparing menthol cigarettes and chewing tobacco. The decision, effective January 2025, sparked debate: supporters emphasize health, while critics worry about economic impacts on local businesses.
Laws spread. When one community works up the courage to do something like this, others often follow suit. Time will tell if this in an anomaly or the start of something more common.
