Washtenaw County officials want the state to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products in Michigan.
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution this week urging the Michigan Legislature to take action.
County Commissioner Katie Scottsays flavored products are especially popular among youths.
<i>“We’re trying to do this as a preventable measure to urge the state Legislature to make a ban on these products, so we can have a healthier Michigan going forward into the future.”</i><br/>
The resolution also asks for the repeal of preemption laws that keep municipalities from being able regulate tobacco control locally.
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