Michigan judge issues preliminary injunction blocking ban on flavored e-cigarettes

By Scott Bolthouse | The Huron Hub
ScottBolthouse@HuronHub.com
Posted Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019

A Michigan judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the recent ban on flavored e-cigarettes.

According to David Eggert, Michigan government/politics correspondent for the Associated Press, the judge said there is evidence that if flavored vaping products are banned in Michigan, adults will return to using more harmful combustible tobacco products.

Developing: Michigan judge issues preliminary injunction blocking Gov. Whitmer's ban on flavored e-cigarettes #migov

— David Eggert (@DavidEggert00) October 15, 2019

Judge says there is evidence that if flavored vaping products are prohibited in Michigan, adults will return to using more harmful combustible tobacco products.

— David Eggert (@DavidEggert00) October 15, 2019

BREAKING — Court of Claims grants preliminary injunction sought by e-cigarette businesses of state ban on e-cigarette flavors, finds those businesses are likely to prevail on the merits of the case.

— Gongwer News Service (@GongwerMichigan) October 15, 2019

The decision temporarily stops the state from enforcing emergency rules banning the sale of the products.

Gov. Whitmer responded to the injunction and promised to seek an immediate stay and request a final ruling from the Michigan Supreme Court, The Detroit News reported.