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 California Lawmakers OK Ban Of Most Flavored Tobacco KPBS Public Media I am SHOCKED to learn that prohibition only encourages illicit markets. Illicit markets dont regulate for safety, or check IDs. , did you know that over 60% of the cigarettes smoked in California Two More California Cities Preparing To Ban Flavored Tobacco and Vape Products