tobacco ban

Cincinnati, Cleveland, Heath, Oxford, Gahanna and several other cities joined Columbus in the lawsuit.

Columbus’ store shelves will still be empty of flavored tobacco until April 24 when the law takes effect.

Republicans in the Ohio Senate voted 24-8 to override Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a ban on municipalities from prohibiting sales of flavored tobacco.

The effort to preempt municipalities from banning flavored tobacco was among 44 vetoes DeWine issued on the state budget, and two House leaders confirm that there's an effort underway to override that veto.

The ban will begin Jan. 1, 2024, the same day a similar ban starts in Columbus.

Columbus officials are considering a ban on the sale of tobacco products to any individuals younger than the age of 21.Under the proposal, retailers in…