For years, advocates of bans on flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes have been in denial that the policies would lead to illicit markets, arrests, and ultimately jail time for sellers. A case in Massachusetts shows otherwise, as a retailer of untaxed, flavored e-cigs is sentenced to six months behind bars. New from me in Reason.
Sell flavored tobacco in Massachusetts, go to jail
Massachusetts outlawed flavored tobacco. Now, just as criminal justice groups warned, a vape shop owner is serving time.
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