俄勒冈州最高法院权衡了 2015 年的电子烟香料法,该法被质疑为违宪言论违规。
Oregon’s Supreme Court weighs a 2015 vape flavor law, challenged as unconstitutional speech violation.
俄勒冈最高法院正在审查一项2015年法律, 要求洗手间商店掩盖被认为对未成年人有吸引力的包装和口味名称, 下级法院裁定其违宪。
Oregon’s Supreme Court is reviewing a 2015 law requiring vape shops to obscure packaging and flavor names deemed appealing to minors, with a lower court ruling it unconstitutional.
该法律由俄勒冈州卫生局执行,禁止使用“甜”或“浓郁”等术语以及类似糖果的图像,但批评者表示,它侵犯了言论自由,并伤害了依赖这些口味戒掉传统香烟的成年吸烟者。
The law, enforced by the Oregon Health Authority, bans terms like “sweet” or “tangy” and candy-like images, but critics say it infringes on free speech and harms adult smokers who rely on these flavors to quit traditional cigarettes.
商业界报告说,成本和业务负担增加,而有证据表明,成年人改用绝大多数人喜欢这些口味。
Businesses report increased costs and operational burdens, while evidence shows adults switching to vaping overwhelmingly prefer these flavors.
Goldwater Institute认为,法律含糊不清,侵犯了宪法权利,敦促法院予以取缔。
The Goldwater Institute argues the law is vague and violates constitutional rights, urging the court to strike it down.
该案突显了青年预防与成人获得减少伤害工具之间的紧张关系。
The case highlights the tension between youth prevention and adult access to harm-reduction tools.