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Story highlights Measure would have required written warnings, graphic images on tobacco products Tobacco companies sued, saying the warnings would be costly, damage brand promotion In a 2-1 ruling, appeals court panel says the law would violate free speech protections In dissent, judge cites "health risks of smoking to adolescent would-be smokers" A government mandate requiring tobacco companies to place graphic images on their products warning of the dangers of smoking was tossed out Friday by a divided federal appeals court, with the majority saying the requirements were a violation of free speech protections

A bill to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products in Maine is headed to the full Legislature after winning the support of the Health and Human Services committee

A key piece of this debate that few are discussing is that vape products are an effective smoking cessation tool for adults, and are in fact used as a substitute for cigarettes

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Wouldn't carding every single individual who buys tobacco help alleviate the problem rather than the approach of banning it outright