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Oregon’s Supreme Court weighs a 2015 vape flavor law, challenged as unconstitutional speech violation.
Oregon’s Supreme Court is reviewing a 2015 law requiring vape shops to obscure packaging and flavor names deemed appealing to minors, with a lower court ruling it unconstitutional.
The law, enforced by the Oregon Health Authority, bans terms like “sweet” or “tangy” and candy-like images, but critics say it infringes on free speech and harms adult smokers who rely on these flavors to quit traditional cigarettes.
Businesses report increased costs and operational burdens, while evidence shows adults switching to vaping overwhelmingly prefer these flavors.
The Goldwater Institute argues the law is vague and violates constitutional rights, urging the court to strike it down.
The case highlights the tension between youth prevention and adult access to harm-reduction tools.
La Corte Suprema de Oregon sopesa una ley de sabor de vape de 2015, impugnada como una violación de discurso inconstitucional.