Editorial: Why California should ban flavored tobacco California Will Become the 5th State to Ban Flavors Vaping360 Local bans on flavored tobacco products in California are linked to lower youth vaping rates without increasing cigarette smoking, according to a new study published Friday. Details in bio. Searches looking to purchase cigarettes and vaping products products online nearly doubled after California voters affirmed a law that prohibited the sale of flavored tobacco last year, according to a new study. Flavored vapes are banned in California but they still show up in Tulare. Parents, your voice matters. Report illegal sales and help protect our kids from nicotine addiction. #youthprevention #ncadd #tulare #