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The e-cigarette maker has agreed to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states and Puerto Rico into the marketing of its vaping products, which have been blamed for a surge in teen vaping.

In the coming weeks, cities and counties could move forward under a new state law that allows them to ban smoking cigarettes and vaping at locally controlled beaches and parks.

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf says a nongovernmental research group will convene experts to deliver the evaluations within 60 business days.

The U.S. federal agency said on Twitter that the stay temporarily suspends the marketing denial order while it conducts further review, but does not rescind it.

The new law specifically targets companies like Puff Bar, which recently switched its formula to laboratory-made nicotine to avoid oversight. Puff Bar is the most popular brand among teenagers.

Florida's surgeon general leads a discussion on youth nicotine use and other issues during a meeting of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet.

Researchers say adolescents often think that vaping pot is safer than smoking it. But it can increase the risk of dependence, other substance use and many other health, social and behavioral problems.

The FDA gave permission for the sale of a brand of e-cigarettes — saying the product can help adult quit smoking. At the same time, it rejected many flavored products which are popular with teens.

More than 500 companies submitted applications for 6.5 million vaping products to the FDA. The agency ruled on some of them but did not yet make a decision on products made by Juul.

More than 500 companies submitted applications for 6.5 million vaping products to the FDA. The agency ruled on some of them but did not yet make a decision on products made by Juul.