Lung Association applauds passage of Proposition 31
In response to California’s overwhelming support of Proposition 31 to end the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, in the state, American Lung Association president and CEO, Harold Wimmer issued the following statement.
“Once again, Californians resoundingly voted in support of protecting kids and standing up to Big Tobacco. With Yes on 31 passing, California will finally be able to implement its strong flavored tobacco law. We call on states and localities nationwide to continue to pass comprehensive laws to end the sales of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and e-cigarettes and for the FDA to quickly move forward to finalize its rules on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.”
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The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Gold-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call (800) LUNGUSA ((800) 586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.
