Just thought I'd share this. I'm gonna post it in the legislative forum, but I figured I'd put it here as well:
Dear Jason,
Thank you very much for contacting me in opposition to legislation (S.695) that would essentially ban the sale and distribution of electronic cigarettes in New York State. I greatly appreciate your input.
Specifically, the items prohibited by this legislation would include any product that delivers nicotine that is not currently classified as a tobacco product or approved as a tobacco-use cessation product by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
I understand your concerns with the bill and I thank you for bringing your views to my attention. You raised several valid points, particularly about how e-cigarettes have helped former smokers move away from the habit, and please know I will join you in opposing this measure. For your information, the bill remains under review in the Senate Health Committee.
Thank you again for writing, and please know that I will keep your comments closely in mind throughout the remainder of the Legislative Session in Albany. Please let me know whenever I can be of any further assistance to you.
Sincerely,
George D. Maziarz
Senator, 62nd District
Dear Jason,
Thank you very much for contacting me in opposition to legislation (S.695) that would essentially ban the sale and distribution of electronic cigarettes in New York State. I greatly appreciate your input.
Specifically, the items prohibited by this legislation would include any product that delivers nicotine that is not currently classified as a tobacco product or approved as a tobacco-use cessation product by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
I understand your concerns with the bill and I thank you for bringing your views to my attention. You raised several valid points, particularly about how e-cigarettes have helped former smokers move away from the habit, and please know I will join you in opposing this measure. For your information, the bill remains under review in the Senate Health Committee.
Thank you again for writing, and please know that I will keep your comments closely in mind throughout the remainder of the Legislative Session in Albany. Please let me know whenever I can be of any further assistance to you.
Sincerely,
George D. Maziarz
Senator, 62nd District
