Severe restrictions proposed on vaping and smoking in Kansas met widespread opposition Thursday from advocacy groups, retailers and individuals divided on whether the bill goes too far or not far enough.
The sweeping legislation would conform to federal standards by raising the legal age for tobacco products to 21, which would protect $12 million in federal grant money. The legislation also contains a public indoor vaping ban and outlaws the sale of all vaping flavors except menthol. The legal age for vaping also would be 21.
(Read more: Local – The Topeka Capital-Journal)
