Referendum on 2020 Law That Would Prohibit the Retail Sale of Certain Flavored Tobacco Products
approval of law
Official Summary
A “Yes” vote approves (and allows to take effect) a law enacted by the State Legislature in 2020 that:
Prohibits the retail sale of certain flavored tobacco products (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and snuff) and tobacco flavor enhancers.
Excludes from prohibition certain premium handmade cigars, loose leaf tobacco (not intended for making cigarettes), and shisha tobacco products (if sold by a hookah tobacco retailer meeting specified conditions).
A “No” vote rejects the law and prevents it from taking effect.
Fiscal Impact: Decreased state tobacco tax revenues ranging from tens of millions of dollars annually to around $100 million annually.
support: $6,268,438
oppose: $22,910,614