Government and E-cigs

[balbrt1]

what is everyone thoughts on this? any time Uncle Sam gets involved it is never a good thing. I wonder how many vape companies will go under? Can you still regular cigs off the internet ? I will just have to cry if my juice is not available

 

[bosun]

There will be the usual shake out as the industry matures. The Federal government will set a tax level for liquids. States will follow. Laws will be passed restricting, probably easiest just call it a 'tobacco product' so just a few words have to be inserted/changed in pertinent laws. Possibly safety/product standards will be published. Facilities making e-liquids will have to be licensed and inspected. American Cancer Society will be airing ads about the dangers of second hand vaping. Usual dog and pony shows.

 

[CaliforniaGirl]

Nicotine is considered a drug, is that correct? (I'm actually not 100% sure but I'd assumed that would be its classification.) In that case, yes, eventually e-cigs will be regulated, at least those that contain nicotine.

This is how things tend to go; most "drugs", etc. started out non-regulated. Alcohol, for example. And ........

I am sure this will eventually be in the government's hands...not thrilled about it but I figure it's what's on its way.

 

[Tabber]

I believe the Gov. will tax Ecig products because they are watching $$$$$$ going down in cigarette sales! They are worried about the MONEY they extort from everyone.Ecigs will never be banned because too much MONEY will be out of their deep pockets with holes!!!