Call to Action! Los Angeles E-Cigarette Usage Ban(Update)
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Everyone is paranoid about inhaling & exhaling anything. Seems funny that they will let you smoke {OTHER STUFF}, but not a e-cig. Just askk them "Show ME Your Science".
They believe that e-cigs are just like analogs & we know that is wrong. If the Science thing doesn't work ask them "Why does my doctor recommend them to me to quit smoking".
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They believe that e-cigs are just like analogs & we know that is wrong. If the Science thing doesn't work ask them "Why does my doctor recommend them to me to quit smoking".
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The proposed ordinance in Los Angeles, which is sponsored by ANTZ and would falsely define e-cigs as "electronic smoking devices", would also ban the use of e-cigs that vaporize ....
In fact, that should help our efforts to defeat the bill, as CA NORML opposes e-cig bans that also ban ... vaping.
Regardless, LA vapers and vendors need to quickly mobilize to oppose and defeat this measure.
In fact, that should help our efforts to defeat the bill, as CA NORML opposes e-cig bans that also ban ... vaping.
Regardless, LA vapers and vendors need to quickly mobilize to oppose and defeat this measure.
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Well... no update call.
However, this is the update regarding the proposed ordinance:
City (full) council is expected to vote the revised proposal into ordinance at council's meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4th, starting at 10:00 AM.
During the February 24th committee meeting a revision was introduced and the city attorney was asked to amend the proposal. The revised draft now include the following exceptions: use of "electronic smoking devices" will be allowed at B&M vapor stores/lounges and at theatrical production sites (if the use of the "electronic smoking device" is an integral part of the story in the production).
The B&M "vendors" were mostly concerned about the above-mentioned... That goes to prove that most are after the quick buck.
Bill makes a good point, but let's not forget that NORML and dozens other associations (and coalitions) supporting that industry are well organized and managed to overturn bans and ordinances via lawsuits, etc.
However, this is the update regarding the proposed ordinance:
City (full) council is expected to vote the revised proposal into ordinance at council's meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4th, starting at 10:00 AM.
During the February 24th committee meeting a revision was introduced and the city attorney was asked to amend the proposal. The revised draft now include the following exceptions: use of "electronic smoking devices" will be allowed at B&M vapor stores/lounges and at theatrical production sites (if the use of the "electronic smoking device" is an integral part of the story in the production).
The B&M "vendors" were mostly concerned about the above-mentioned... That goes to prove that most are after the quick buck.
Bill makes a good point, but let's not forget that NORML and dozens other associations (and coalitions) supporting that industry are well organized and managed to overturn bans and ordinances via lawsuits, etc.
Is this meeting open to the public, or are they just going to call it to order and approve it?
(c/p from Los Angeles City Council - Official Rules)
PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
- An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda items for which public hearings have not been held will be provided at the time the item is considered. Members of the public who wish to speak on any item (a cumulative time of five (5) minutes) are requested to complete a speaker card for each item they wish to address, and present the completed card(s) to the Sergeant-At-Arms. Speaker cards are available at the back of the Council Chamber. The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items for a cumulative total of up to fifteen (15) minutes. Testimony shall be limited in content to matters which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. The City Council may not take any action on matters discussed during the public testimony period. If you with to provide documents to the full Council for consideration on an item, please present the Sergeant-At-Arms with 35 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record.
Council meetings are broadcasted live on the internet:
http://lacity.org/GOVERNMENT/ELECTE...MMITTEEMEETINGS/COUNCILMEETINGVIDEO/INDEX.HTM
Council meets every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 AM:
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
- An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda items for which public hearings have not been held will be provided at the time the item is considered. Members of the public who wish to speak on any item (a cumulative time of five (5) minutes) are requested to complete a speaker card for each item they wish to address, and present the completed card(s) to the Sergeant-At-Arms. Speaker cards are available at the back of the Council Chamber. The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items for a cumulative total of up to fifteen (15) minutes. Testimony shall be limited in content to matters which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. The City Council may not take any action on matters discussed during the public testimony period. If you with to provide documents to the full Council for consideration on an item, please present the Sergeant-At-Arms with 35 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record.
Council meetings are broadcasted live on the internet:
http://lacity.org/GOVERNMENT/ELECTE...MMITTEEMEETINGS/COUNCILMEETINGVIDEO/INDEX.HTM
Council meets every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 AM:
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
UPDATE:
CASAA: Call to to Action: Los Angeles E-Cigarette Usage Ban
The proposed ban passed (Los Angeles Council meeting on March 4th 2014), and is pending Mayor Garcetti's signature to become ordinance. Garcetti indicated that he will sign the proposal. Los Angeles vapers contact Mayor Garcetti to let him know that you oppose the ordinance and ask him to reject it.
Contact information for Mayor Garcetti: (213) 978-0600, mayor.garcetti@lacity.org
CASAA: Call to to Action: Los Angeles E-Cigarette Usage Ban
The proposed ban passed (Los Angeles Council meeting on March 4th 2014), and is pending Mayor Garcetti's signature to become ordinance. Garcetti indicated that he will sign the proposal. Los Angeles vapers contact Mayor Garcetti to let him know that you oppose the ordinance and ask him to reject it.
Contact information for Mayor Garcetti: (213) 978-0600, mayor.garcetti@lacity.org
Let's send the new Polosa letter. Achieving appropriate regulations for electronic cigarettes
It's official:
LOS ANGELES E-CIGARETTE BAN EFFECTIVE DATE IS APRIL 19, 2014.
Ordinance Number 182927
http://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2013/13-1204-s1_ord_182927.pdf
Los Angeles City Mayor's approval: http://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2013/13-1204-s1_misc_03-07-2014.pdf
A minimum of 56,683 signatures will be necessary in order to overturn the ordinance via referendum.
LOS ANGELES E-CIGARETTE BAN EFFECTIVE DATE IS APRIL 19, 2014.
Ordinance Number 182927
http://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2013/13-1204-s1_ord_182927.pdf
Los Angeles City Mayor's approval: http://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2013/13-1204-s1_misc_03-07-2014.pdf
A minimum of 56,683 signatures will be necessary in order to overturn the ordinance via referendum.
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I sent the Poloso letter book, right after posting here. The mayor obviously was more impressed with the ANTZ wining & dining.
Time to start another petition.
I read, just yesterday, the most thorough letter ever, by a guy named Ryan. If we could use his format for the petitions, we'd at least get the truth out to petioners who browse the petition areas. The officials don't seem to read anything, but the people do.
Unfortunately, the petition to overturn ordinance has to be a physical one. Signatures must be gathered within city limits and from registered voters.
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