- September 28, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Businesses concerned San Jose may ban flavored tobacco sales
San Jose could be the next city to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. On Tuesday, city leaders are set to vote on the strict new ordinance. The ban could affect hundreds of retailers.
SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose could be the next city to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. On Tuesday, city leaders are set to vote on the strict new ordinance. The ban could affect hundreds of retailers.
City leaders said it is for the health of young people, who find these products enticing. Opponents said it could actually increase teen smoking and hurt small businesses.
Flavored tobacco products make up half the inventory at Berryessa Smoke Shop in San Jose and 80 percent of sales. Soon, popular disposable, Juul and tobacco products could be gone from store shelves.
“If I can’t, as a 28-year-old go and buy something that I want to use that the city wants to take away, I personally…
