Local bans on flavored tobacco products in California are linked to lower youth vaping rates without increasing cigarette smoking, according to a new study published Friday. Details in bio. California Flavor Vape Ban Starts January 1, 2025 Act Now Flavored tobacco banned in California as Prop. 31 passes Los Angeles Times Proposition 31 in California brought the "flavor ban" to protect minors from being marketed to and reduce the harm caused by flavor chemicals. Flavored e cigarettes and nicotine pouches are still being acquired