Cleveland's tobacco retailers are now required to obtain licenses each year to sell products such as cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes and vaping devices.

The licensing program, which went into effect October 27, is meant to reduce youth tobacco use, David Margolius, Cleveland's director of public health, told Ideastream Public Media.

"There are a number of particularly vape products that are sold directly to the youth," Margolius said. "There are flavors like purple jazz and pineapple party and and and all sorts of flavors that are clearly marketed towards recruiting children."

The intention to sell to youth is also apparent in where stores locate, Margolius said.

"Of all of our schools, 75% have one of these shops within a couple blocks of their borders," he said. "Clearly there's a a

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