Leaders said they passed the ordinance to address the youth smoking epidemic. However, some businesses feel the measure misses the point.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. — Starting Jan. 1, 2022, several new laws are kicking in.
For some stores in Washington County, that means clearing off their shelves. County leaders banned all flavored tobacco — including vape pens and menthol cigarettes — as an effort to keep the products away from children and teens.
Enforcement of the ordinance begins at the start of the new year.
Because of the ban, Oregon Vape Shoppe in Hillsboro is closing its doors after seven years, selling
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