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Anti-tobacco advocates react as appeals court puts Multnomah County's flavored tobacco ban on hold

The county's ban was set to go into effect on Monday, Jan. 1
January 2, 2024
 
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Vapes, or e-cigarettes, typically contain nicotine but not tobacco. | PHOTO COPYRIGHT PORTLAND TRIBUNE; FILE PHOTO USED WITH PERMISSION

The Oregon Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay halting the enforcement of Multnomah County's new ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and nicot