Flavored vaping ban effective today.

PETOSKEY – Michigan’s ban on flavored nicotine vaping products is going into effect today. Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared emergency rules last month. She’s accused manufacturers of using candy flavors and deceptive ads to entice children to use the products. Michigan is the first state in the country to ban flavored vaping products. Court of Claims Judge Cynthia Stephens heard arguments Tuesday about an injunction sought by an Upper Peninsula store owner. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer accuses the makers of using candy flavors and deceptive ads to hook children. Store owners say the ban is unfair.