Michigan eyes ban on flavored tobacco, tax on e cigarettes, vapes Bridge Michigan E cigarettes ban, a critical tool in Uganda's battle against tobacco use WHO Regional Office for Africa Since their introduction in Europe in 2006 and the U.S. in 2007, the use of e cigarettes a.k.a., vapes has skyrocketed. A recent review from researchers in Australia found the results E cigarettes should not be banned in public, medical experts warn The Independent The Independent Law Enforcement Unit Formed to Crack Down on Illegal E Cigarettes The New York Times