The rule explicitly states, This regulation does not include a prohibition on individual consumer possession or use, and FDA cannot and will not enforce against individual consumers for possession or use of menthol cigarettes
Marsh PD, Do T, Beighton D, Devine DA
[28] In Massachusetts, the only state with a statewide flavor ban, sales data is available for the first 12 months following its implementation
Making the full transition from cigarettes to vaping may be made simpler as a result
The comprehensive implementation of the WHO FCTC and the MPOWER measures to reduce tobacco use in the Region would lead to a reduction in tobacco use ranging from 20% to 40% in 5 years and, in some countries, by up to 36% in 5 years and 56% in 15 years