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Indiana stores may profit from Michigan’s flavored vape ban

In this Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 photo, a woman using an electronic cigarette exhales in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Only two years ago e-cigarettes were viewed as holding great potential for public health: offering a way to wean smokers off traditional cigarettes. But now Juul and other vaping companies face an escalating backlash that threatens to sweep their products off the market. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Michiana Mini Mart, which is just south of the Michigan state line, saw a boost in business last year when Indiana legalized alcohol sales on Sundays.

The South Bend Tribune reported Monday that a clerk at the store said she thinks Michigan’s flavored e-cigarette ban could have a similar effect.

Michigan moved last month to become to first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes following a recent uptick in lung illnesses and deaths related to vaping.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that 18 vaping-related deaths have been confirmed in 15 states.

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