San Diego Secures $200,000 Settlement from Vape Retailers Violating Flavored Tobacco Ban
San Diego reached a $200,000 settlement with vape retailers for illegally selling flavored tobacco products, aiming to protect youth.Summary
The City of San Diego has secured a $200,000 settlement from vape retailers found to be in violation of the city’s ban on flavored tobacco products. Led by Yazan R. Muowahid, the retailers were found to have circumvented California Health & Safety Code 104559.5 and San Diego Municipal Code 42.1603. City Attorney Heather Ferbert emphasized that flavored tobacco products are designed to attract young people and pose a public health risk. The settlement includes $190,000 in civil penalties under the Unfair Competition Law and $10,000 for investigative costs, along with a three-year injunction prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products. Further violations will result in additional penalties, demonstrating San Diego’s commitment to protecting its youth from nicotine addiction.
(Source：Hoodline)
