The Denver Flavor Ban Update
The Denver City Council met on Wednesday, October 6th 2021 to discuss the implementation of a flavored nicotine ban in the city and county of Denver. The meeting was full of heated discussion from both proponents and opponents of the measure. So, what’s next? Should we expect flavored nicotine products such as e-liquids, disposable vapes, and flavored cigarillos to disappear from the market? We’ve compiled the facts so you don’t have to! Read on the find out more.*This is an update to our previous article on the Denver Flavor Ban. Click HERE for the initial articleDuring the Denver City Council Meeting regarding the Denver Flavor Ban on flavored nicotine products such as e-liquids, disposable vapes, flavored cigarillos and more, representatives from both sides of the aisle took the floor. Proponents of the measure, such as Debbie Ortega & Amanda Sawyer, pointed to the so called “Youth Vaping Epidemic” and how banning flavored nicotine products in Denver would curb the use of nicotine products by minors. Opponents, such as Denver smoke shop owners, called to cessation, and flavors helping adults stop smoking cigarettes. Smoke shop owners also called on their profit margins- as the majority of Denver smoke shops carry e-liquids, disposable vapes, flavored cigarillos and more. This measure could cut some Denver smoke shops sales in half, or more. This can be detrimental to businesses around the Denver Metro Area.Check back with 710 Pipes, Denver’s Best Smoke Shop, to find out where the Denver Flavor Ban goes!In the meantime, check out 710 Pipes’ extensive Online Smoke Shop and Vape Shop selections, or visit in person at our Denver and Northglenn stores!
Update – July 2023: For up-to-date information on vaporizer-related policies in Denver and statewide, please visit the Public Health Law Center’s guide to Colorado e-cigarette regulations.