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CALIFORNIA VAPERS: Things are getting ugly...
We don't have any information on the computation of the tax other than what is in the proposed legislation itself: (b) (1) There shall be imposed upon every distributor a tax upon the distribution of electronic cigarettes, based on the wholesale cost of these products, at a tax rate, as...- JustJulie
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Updated membership count?
71,378 members as of September 2, 2015. 5,100 testimonials as of September 2, 2015. (If you haven't yet done your testimonial: CASAA Testimonials | Share Your Story! -
Heads Up, Chicago
As if it wasn’t bad enough that the Chicago City Council followed in the footsteps of New York City by prohibiting vaping in the same places where smoking is banned, now Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is promoting a tax on vapor products and other tobacco products (OTP) not currently subject to city... -
Heads Up, Chicago
As if it wasn’t bad enough that the Chicago City Council followed in the footsteps of New York City by prohibiting vaping in the same places where smoking is banned, now Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is promoting a tax on vapor products and other tobacco products (OTP) not currently subject to city...- JustJulie
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Have you done your bit for CA?
Sorry for the late response . . . I've been traveling the last several days. California folks, you need to call, call, call your legislators and let them know how strongly you oppose these measures. CASAA: California "special session" bills threaten consumer access, choice, and use of... -
CALIFORNIA VAPERS: Things are getting ugly...
CASAA's California Call to Action has been updated: CASAA: California "special session" bills threaten consumer access, choice, and use of smoke-free vapor products. If you live in California, get busy . . . time is running out. :(- JustJulie
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What and who is CASAA?
No, we don't hire lobbyists . . . but there are industry players who are doing just that. Rather, CASAA helps consumers become their own citizen lobbyists by providing assistance in contacting their legislators. Most politicians care about getting reelected, which means they value money and... -
FDA FDA Call to Action: Submit Comments on FDA's Proposed Regulation of Safety Packaging and Labeling fo
CASAA has issued a Call to Action in connection with FDA's proposed regulation of safety packaging and labeling for e-cigarettes and dissolvable smokeless tobacco. As individual consumers, there are several useful observations you can submit as comments on this ANPRM in advance of the deadline...- JustJulie
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FDA Call to Action: Submit Comments on FDA's Proposed Regulation of Safety Packaging and Labeling fo
CASAA has issued a Call to Action in connection with FDA's proposed regulation of safety packaging and labeling for e-cigarettes and dissolvable smokeless tobacco. As individual consumers, there are several useful observations you can submit as comments on this ANPRM in advance of the deadline... -
Updated membership count?
68,469 . . . nearly 8,000 new members in the last month. :) -
Alabama Governor proposes taxing vapor products
On Monday, July 13th, 2015, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced that the state legislature would be heading back into special session to hash out the details of the state’s budget. One of the proposals to be discussed will be a revived version of an earlier e-cigarette tax bill. Please...- JustJulie
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Alabama Call to Action! Oppose new taxes on e-cigarettes and vapor products!
On Monday, July 13th, 2015, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced that the state legislature would be heading back into special session to hash out the details of the state’s budget. One of the proposals to be discussed will be a revived version of an earlier e-cigarette tax bill. Please... -
Pennsylvania: Gov. Wolf proposing taxing e-cigs
Update - 07.09.15 Although the PA State Assembly passed a budget bill in June that did not include a damaging tax on vapor products, the budget was promptly vetoed by Governor Wolf. As a result, the assembly will return to budget negotiations in order to hammer out an acceptable plan. These...- JustJulie
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Pennsylvania Call to Action: Oppose the Governor's unjustifiable 40% wholesale tax on Vapor Products and Smokeless Tobacco
Update - 07.09.15 Although the PA State Assembly passed a budget bill in June that did not include a damaging tax on vapor products, the budget was promptly vetoed by Governor Wolf. As a result, the assembly will return to budget negotiations in order to hammer out an acceptable plan. These... -
Massachusetts! Take action NOW to protect adult access to vapor products from multiple threats!
Several bills are scheduled to be heard in the Joint Committee on Public Health on Tuesday, July 14th at 1:00 PM. We have provided a summary of the bills in the full Call to Action. You will see that the proposed regulations range from obvious (prohibiting sales to minors), to predictable...- JustJulie
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Massachusetts! Take action NOW to protect adult access to vapor products from multiple threats!
Several bills are scheduled to be heard in the Joint Committee on Public Health on Tuesday, July 14th at 1:00 PM. We have provided a summary of the bills in the full Call to Action. You will see that the proposed regulations range from obvious (prohibiting sales to minors), to predictable... -
CASAA Research Fund Launches Fundraising for Study of Gateway Claims
The CASAA Research Fund is seeking to crowdfund a new research project that we expect will provide clear scientific evidence that there is no gateway effect from e-cigarettes and other THR products to smoking. The proposed research, directed by Dr. Karyn Heavner, would build on the methodology... -
California Call to Action! Oppose SB 140
Thanks for your kind words, BrotherBob. Kudos go to Alex Clark, our legislative director, who is simply awesome. :) The decision to pair advocates with their legislators is a deliberate one. Frankly, legislators aren't terribly interested in what out-of-district folks have to say, although they... -
California Call to Action! Oppose SB 140
SB 140 will be heard in the Committee on Governmental Organization on Wednesday, July 8th at 1:30 PM. Oppose SB 140 - Send an Email Please take action now by sending a fully-editable, pre-written email to members of the committee. Please note: if you are not a resident of a district...- JustJulie
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California Call to Action! Oppose SB 140
SB 140 will be heard in the Committee on Governmental Organization on Wednesday, July 8th at 1:30 PM. Oppose SB 140 - Send an Email Please take action now by sending a fully-editable, pre-written email to members of the committee. Please note: if you are not a resident of a district...