SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s taking action amid health concerns from vaping.
Newsom will announce an executive action Monday related to flavored e-cigarettes and cannabis oils.
Hundreds of people nationwide have come down with serious lung illness related to vaping cannabis-based oils. California has seen 63 such cases.
Flavored e-cigarettes are also contributing to a rise in youth smoking.
The Democratic governor’s action comes after President Donald Trump announced plans for the federal government to ban many e-cigarette flavors.
In New York, Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced efforts to outlaw the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. In neighboring New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy has created a task force to come up with recommendations for addressing health issues from vaping.
