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LaceyUnderall · 10-12-2009, 10:47 PM

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Matt Salmon
202.841.6729
msalmon@policyimpact.com

Governor Schwarzenegger Protects Adult Consumers’ Access to E-Cigarettes

Industry hails veto of anti-smoking alternative bill as victory for consumers, common sense

Washington, D.C. – October 12, 2009 | Matt Salmon, president of the Electronic Cigarette Association (ECA), today praised California Governor Schwarzenegger’s wise decision to veto Senate Bill 400, which would have banned electronic cigarette sales in the state, protecting adult consumers’ access to these alternative smoking devices.

“This is not just a victory for consumers and common sense but is smart public policy as well,” said Salmon. “Rejecting this bill is the right step and should serve as a model for other states to follow.”

In his veto message, Governor Schwarzenegger reiterated the stance of the ECA that strongly supports restricting access of electronic cigarettes to children under the age of 18. “We agree with the original intent of SB 400 to ban sales to those under the legal smoking age. And we support that on a national level as well,” added Salmon.

The Governor affirmed that this restriction should not apply to adult consumers: “If adults want to purchase and consume these products with an understanding of the associated health risks, they should be able to do so unless and until federal law changes the legal status of these tobacco products.”

The ECA actively communicated to the Governor its members’ concerns about the bill and the fact that banning these electronic cigarettes would disenfranchise thousands of California adult smokers who have difficulty quitting but want an alternative to combustible cigarettes without the host of carcinogens and harmful chemicals. Salmon credited this legislative victory to the efforts of thousands of consumers and ECA members who appealed directly to Governor Schwarzenegger to protect their rights.

“While we know that combustible tobacco smoking kills over 400,000 Americans annually, and the percentage of smokers that quit every year is dismally low, we ought to be looking for more alternatives to traditional combustible tobacco products,” said Salmon.

Electronic cigarette kits usually include the electronic cigarette, a replaceable cartridge pack (that may or may not contain nicotine), rechargeable lithium batteries, and a charger. There is some variation between different companies in what is included in their starter kit, but all components are listed on their Web sites. While ECA members do not market these devices as a healthy alternative or smoking cessation device, it is clear that they do not contain the harmful tars and hundreds of carcinogens that consumers get from combustible tobacco products.

“We look forward to working with all government agencies, including the FDA, to ensure that consumers who want an alternative to combustible tobacco products have access to e-cigarettes that contain fewer harmful substances and produce no secondhand smoke,” concluded Salmon.

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About the Electronic Cigarette Association

The ECA (www.ecassoc.org <http://www.ecassoc.org>) is an association of private sector companies engaged in electronic cigarette technologies. Its mission is to provide the tools and information necessary for policy-makers, opinion leaders, media, and private sector companies worldwide to make informed decisions about the management and use of electronic cigarette technologies. The association institutes and promotes industry-wide standards and a code of conduct, works to maintain sound professional practices, educates the public and policy-makers on the industry’s activities and potential, and works to ensure the ethical use of electronic cigarette technologies.

YoMike · 10-12-2009, 10:49 PM

SALMON, - GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER PROTECTS ADULT CONSUMERS ACCESS TO E-CIGARETTES :: UNTERNEHMENSNACHRICHTEN

CaSHMeRe · 10-12-2009, 11:15 PM

Congrats California

Maybe Cali ain't so bad afterall

BigJimW · 10-12-2009, 11:19 PM

Moonport Productions Pressroom

Made first page.

Krakkan · 10-12-2009, 11:40 PM

Lacey I am so happy to see you guys took my suggestions about the Policy Impact Organization I think that will be huge in Leveraging political views

Great Press release good job Matt and the ECA

LaceyUnderall · 10-13-2009, 01:36 AM

Thanks BigJim!

For any of you bloggers out there, feel free to post this press release on your blogs! The more traction we can get regarding this huge victory for the ecig/PV community the better.

Everyone should be so proud who worked towards this goal and it is PROOF that what Margaret Mead said is true:

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Let's keep this momentum going!!!

Krakkan - Yes! Policy Impact was a huge move for the ECA. Matt is a great representative for the vaping community and I LOVE that he is a non-smoker!

Pumaman · 10-13-2009, 01:50 AM

In hindsight, this was probably an obvious bet

rfun6 · 10-13-2009, 02:13 AM

Yeah go Arnold !!

souporvapor · 10-13-2009, 02:54 AM

An obvious bet? Maybe...
and bringing it to his attention with all the input from ECA, forum members and many others insured it didn't just 'slip by unnoticed'
Good Job everyone!

Hmmmm
Maybe even gave Mr. Govenator a nudge towards checking out P/V's himself??

30 years of smoking....
Vaporized by my ScrewDriver!

kristin · 10-13-2009, 03:13 AM

Awesome! That's the power of sticking together and exactly what we need to do whenever one of these states/cities/counties try to do this!!

10-12-2009, 10:47 PM	#1
LaceyUnderall USA Supplier Forum Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: US and Canada Posts: 2,707	Governor Schwarzenegger Protects Adult Consumers’ Access to E-Cigarettes For Immediate Release Contact: Matt Salmon 202.841.6729 msalmon@policyimpact.com Governor Schwarzenegger Protects Adult Consumers’ Access to E-Cigarettes Industry hails veto of anti-smoking alternative bill as victory for consumers, common sense Washington, D.C. – October 12, 2009 \| Matt Salmon, president of the Electronic Cigarette Association (ECA), today praised California Governor Schwarzenegger’s wise decision to veto Senate Bill 400, which would have banned electronic cigarette sales in the state, protecting adult consumers’ access to these alternative smoking devices. “This is not just a victory for consumers and common sense but is smart public policy as well,” said Salmon. “Rejecting this bill is the right step and should serve as a model for other states to follow.” In his veto message, Governor Schwarzenegger reiterated the stance of the ECA that strongly supports restricting access of electronic cigarettes to children under the age of 18. “We agree with the original intent of SB 400 to ban sales to those under the legal smoking age. And we support that on a national level as well,” added Salmon. The Governor affirmed that this restriction should not apply to adult consumers: “If adults want to purchase and consume these products with an understanding of the associated health risks, they should be able to do so unless and until federal law changes the legal status of these tobacco products.” The ECA actively communicated to the Governor its members’ concerns about the bill and the fact that banning these electronic cigarettes would disenfranchise thousands of California adult smokers who have difficulty quitting but want an alternative to combustible cigarettes without the host of carcinogens and harmful chemicals. Salmon credited this legislative victory to the efforts of thousands of consumers and ECA members who appealed directly to Governor Schwarzenegger to protect their rights. “While we know that combustible tobacco smoking kills over 400,000 Americans annually, and the percentage of smokers that quit every year is dismally low, we ought to be looking for more alternatives to traditional combustible tobacco products,” said Salmon. Electronic cigarette kits usually include the electronic cigarette, a replaceable cartridge pack (that may or may not contain nicotine), rechargeable lithium batteries, and a charger. There is some variation between different companies in what is included in their starter kit, but all components are listed on their Web sites. While ECA members do not market these devices as a healthy alternative or smoking cessation device, it is clear that they do not contain the harmful tars and hundreds of carcinogens that consumers get from combustible tobacco products. “We look forward to working with all government agencies, including the FDA, to ensure that consumers who want an alternative to combustible tobacco products have access to e-cigarettes that contain fewer harmful substances and produce no secondhand smoke,” concluded Salmon. ### About the Electronic Cigarette Association The ECA (www.ecassoc.org <http://www.ecassoc.org>) is an association of private sector companies engaged in electronic cigarette technologies. Its mission is to provide the tools and information necessary for policy-makers, opinion leaders, media, and private sector companies worldwide to make informed decisions about the management and use of electronic cigarette technologies. The association institutes and promotes industry-wide standards and a code of conduct, works to maintain sound professional practices, educates the public and policy-makers on the industry’s activities and potential, and works to ensure the ethical use of electronic cigarette technologies. __________________ INSTEAD Electronic Cigarettes and Blog \| I Support the Electronic Cigarette Association \| Right To Vape - A Consumer Organization Defending Your Right To Use a Personal Vaporizer

10-12-2009, 11:15 PM	#3
CaSHMeRe USA Manufacturer Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 6,193 Tweet this post!	Congrats California Maybe Cali ain't so bad afterall __________________ www.puresmoker.com -- info@puresmoker.com Device: (801) Prodigy V1 Liquid: True Menthol 16mg (with a touch of peach here or there)

10-12-2009, 11:19 PM	#4
BigJimW ECF Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick, RI Posts: 1,464 Tweet this post!	Moonport Productions Pressroom Made first page. __________________ My YouTube Channel The Association of Personal Vaporers Message Forum

10-12-2009, 11:40 PM	#5
Krakkan USA Supplier Forum Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,377	Lacey I am so happy to see you guys took my suggestions about the Policy Impact Organization I think that will be huge in Leveraging political views Great Press release good job Matt and the ECA __________________ ►►TrueSmoker \| DRAGON M401 \| PHOENIX M401 \| 15% OFF TRUEVIP◄◄

10-13-2009, 01:36 AM	#6
LaceyUnderall USA Supplier Forum Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: US and Canada Posts: 2,707	Thanks BigJim! For any of you bloggers out there, feel free to post this press release on your blogs! The more traction we can get regarding this huge victory for the ecig/PV community the better. Everyone should be so proud who worked towards this goal and it is PROOF that what Margaret Mead said is true: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Let's keep this momentum going!!! Krakkan - Yes! Policy Impact was a huge move for the ECA. Matt is a great representative for the vaping community and I LOVE that he is a non-smoker! __________________ INSTEAD Electronic Cigarettes and Blog \| I Support the Electronic Cigarette Association \| Right To Vape - A Consumer Organization Defending Your Right To Use a Personal Vaporizer

10-12-2009, 10:49 PM	#2
YoMike Full Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maui HI Posts: 100	SALMON, - GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER PROTECTS ADULT CONSUMERS ACCESS TO E-CIGARETTES :: UNTERNEHMENSNACHRICHTEN

10-13-2009, 01:50 AM	#7
Pumaman Full Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 105	In hindsight, this was probably an obvious bet

10-13-2009, 02:13 AM	#8
rfun6 Super Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tennessee .... Posts: 463	Yeah go Arnold !!

10-13-2009, 02:54 AM	#9
souporvapor Super Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tulalip, WA - North of Seattle Posts: 355	An obvious bet? Maybe... and bringing it to his attention with all the input from ECA, forum members and many others insured it didn't just 'slip by unnoticed' Good Job everyone! Hmmmm Maybe even gave Mr. Govenator a nudge towards checking out P/V's himself?? 30 years of smoking.... Vaporized by my ScrewDriver! __________________ Alternative to Smoking E-Cig Information links & Printable .pdf to share

10-13-2009, 03:13 AM	#10
kristin Super Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,402	Awesome! That's the power of sticking together and exactly what we need to do whenever one of these states/cities/counties try to do this!! __________________ Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Your 510 FAQ's Thread Tobacco Free Since 8/21/09

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