An ordinance banning the sale of flavored tobacco products went into effect in Washington County earlier this month, but some opponents of the law are now gathering signatures to put the measure on the ballot.
County commissioners passed the ordinance by a 3-2 vote at the beginning of November. It bans the sale of several types of flavored products including flavored vapes, chewing tobacco, cigars and cigarettes.
Plain Pantry CEO Johnathan Polonsky says it’s hurting local businesses that rely on those sales.