GRANGER, Ind. (AP) — Michigan’s ban on the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes could spur new business for vape shops along the state’s Indiana border, a clerk at a northern Indiana store said. Michiana Mini Mart, which is just south of the Michigan state line, saw a surge in business last year when Indiana legalized alcohol sales on Sundays. Antonia Hurd, the store’s assistant manager, said she thinks Michigan’s flavored e-cigarette ban could have a similar effect.

“We got a nice boost when Sunday beer sales was approved,” Hurd said. “We’re hoping for good business off of this too.” Last month, Michigan became the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes after the state health department found that youth vaping was a public health emergency, which followed a recent uptick in lung illnesses and deaths related to vaping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that 18 vaping-related deaths have been confirmed in 15 states.