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Oregon Supreme Court Lets Flavored Tobacco Ban Stand | Portland News
Oregon’s Supreme Court just sided with Multnomah County, letting its controversial flavored tobacco ban go into effect after four years of legal battles — a win for public health advocates who say flavors lure teens into addiction, while retailers warn it could push sales underground and backfire. With similar bans now in place in Washington County, nearly a third of Oregon’s population will be under flavor restrictions — despite a failed statewide effort in 2025. As tobacco remains a leading cause of preventable deaths, supporters hope this move will finally curb youth addiction before it…
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