<h1>Legislator slams Food and Drug Administration for poor enforcement of banned tobacco products despite statewide prohibition</h1> A legislator criticized the state Food and Drug Administration for ineffective enforcement of banned tobacco products, noting their easy availability despite statewide prohibition. The representative highlighted violations occurring even within government premises, including the state legislature building, where individuals continue consuming and spitting banned substances. The legislator attributed enforcement failures to inadequate staffing, citing current personnel levels as insufficient compared to requested strength requirements. Concerns were raised about celebrities endorsing harmful products and companies exploiting legal loopholes. The representative plans to request enhanced security checks at government buildings and emphasized that enforcement failures undermine institutional dignity and public health messaging statewide.