the supreme court of ohio upholds ban on flavored vape sales, but viral claims about a statewide police crackdown are false
A viral rumor sweeping social media this week claims that the supreme court of ohio has authorized a "statewide police task force" to arrest anyone caught with flavored vape products, citing the court's recent decision to uphold a local ban. This is false. While the supreme court of ohio did rule on a case involving Columbus's flavor ban, the decision merely supports the city's existing ordinance—it does not create new law or enforcement mechanisms. The viral posts, which include images of fake police notices, are fabricated. Local law enforcement confirms no such task force exists. In reality, only local authorities in Columbus can enforce the ban, and penalties remain minor citations, not arrests. The real news is that the court's ruling sets a precedent for city-level restrictions but leaves statewide vaping laws unchanged.