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Vape ban could have unintended results, suggests store survey

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A major online vape store says that the forthcoming disposable ban could have unforeseen consequences, including making vapers return to smoking and fostering the black market. Vape Superstore commissioned a survey of more than 1000 customers which found that 66% of those asked said that…

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