Dozens of vape shops across Long Island would close, putting hundreds out of work, if the state moves forward with a plan making it the first in the nation to ban all flavored e-cigarettes, industry officials said Friday.
The state Health Department outlined the proposal this week, just days before the federal Food and Drug Administration is expected to issue its own regulatory change putting strict limits on the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes.
Proponents of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's plan, which would make it illegal to possess, distribute or sell flavored e-cigarettes, contend the move is necessary to address the rising use of flavored tobacco-style products among minors. Shops could continue to sell tobacco and unflavored menthol electronic cigarettes.
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