Branson MO proposed smoking ordinance includes e-cigarettes

[Alexander Mundy]

The City of Branson MO is proposing a smoking ban which specifically includes e-cigarettes.

http://www.cityofbranson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/08142014-706

"Q: What businesses and enclosed public places are impacted by passing a smoke free ordinance?

A: The proposed ordinance would apply to all enclosed workplaces and public places within the City of Branson including outdoor patios, plazas, parks and outdoor malls. The ordinance will exempt designated areas within parks and designated areas within outdoor public spaces which are more than 20 feet from doorways and windows. The ordinance would also exempt smoking within private vehicles and residences unless residences are used as a day care, adult care, or health care facility."

"Q: Are e‐cigarettes allowed in the proposed Branson smoke free ordinance?

A: No. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas of places of employment. The definition of smoking used in the policy includes the use of an e‐cigarette. E‐cigarettes are not allowed in order to eliminate confusion for individuals and businesses. These products have caused confusion as they are similar in appearance to an actual cigarette. In addition to the confusion they could potentially cause, e‐cigarettes are not FDA regulated. Without FDA regulation, there is no data to support the use of these products."

 

[stevegmu]

Odd, I have been saying this is the primary cause of vaping prohibitions for quite some time...

E‐cigarettes are not allowed in order to eliminate confusion for individuals and businesses. These products have caused confusion as they are similar in appearance to an actual cigarette.

 

[choochoogranny]

I'm CONFUSED about city government's vs county government's duties......Let's get rid of city governments!

 

[bigdancehawk]

Confusion? This is just absurd. I'm scratching Branson off my bucket list.

 

[Jman8]

Odd, I have been saying this is the primary cause of vaping prohibitions for quite some time...

You've been saying that ignorance was the cause of usage prohibitions?

 

[stevegmu]

You've been saying that ignorance was the cause of usage prohibitions?

Yes. It is all about appearance.

 

[DrMA]

I'm CONFUSED about city government's vs country government's duties......Let's get rid of city governments!

In addition there is no data to support the use of local govt or their impact on public health. City govt should be banned until they can be proven safe and effective. There is also a danger that such actions from city govt may entice children and normalize corrupt ignorance and malicious stupidity, which would minimize gains achieved thru public education.

 

[bigdancehawk]

Odd, I have been saying this is the primary cause of vaping prohibitions for quite some time...

To eliminate confusion, they could simply ban cig-alikes.

 

[roosterado]

Roger Schaeffer Contact the Chamber

Contact the Chamber
Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
Marketing & Membership Programs Managersvorhaben@bransonchamber.com
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Roger Schaeffer Branson Office of Tourism--Fax 417-334-9700 I let both The Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism know my feelings about including electronic cigarettes in the proposed ban.
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I Love and agree with the statement at the bottom of the post above this one

 

[supertrunker]

I am never anything short of amazed at the stupidity of people. I vape at work, with the full blessing of everyone there, but i have been asked by a new member of the sales team if i am in fact "smoking in the office".

If anything looks less like a cigarette than a box mod with a bloody great atty on top, i'd like to hear about it.

Trying to ban something because it looks like something else is plainly ridiculous; water looks like vodka.

T

 

[Jman8]

It would be kinda funny to go to these same town halls seeking bans and seek a ban on water (drinking fountains, bottled water anywhere) because it could be confused with vodka. Get like 5 to 10 people to make the case, as if it is a huge emotional issue for those people, and then let the chips fall where they may.

 

[DC2]

Odd, I have been saying this is the primary cause of vaping prohibitions for quite some time...

Well of course it is...

Because we have shot down all their other objections for the most part.
At least to the point where they know those objections will not hold water in the face of opposition.

The thing about that is that you seem to find this particular objection to be insurmountable.
And I find it to be totally unacceptable and something I will fight all day, every day.

But of course, we can all descend into Idiocracy.
I'm sure it's quite liberating.