The initial ban was issued in September of last year
The federal rules are expected to be released soon
Shops are still prohibited from selling flavored nicotine
The council also approved regulations related to the new law
The next legislative session begins in January
A White House spokesman said Tuesday the proposal has not been abandoned
Baker stated he'll keep the ban in place until at least December 11th
More than 2,000 people have been sickened
The ban originally went into effect on October 1st
Some stores are already bracing for the effects