Hey Alabama Vapers (I know you're out there)

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CES

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I haven't heard whether they've gotten it set up to make new subforums yet. but a friend just sent me this:
this Thursday at Rojo (2921 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205)

Thursday, October 13: Vulcan vape-IN 6-9PM. Electronic cigarette public event by Vulcan Vape with e-liquid Vape Bar,
E-cigs, e-liquid, Information, Sampling and purchasing,
Complimentary Snacks, Music, 2 free drinks , Lasers. Vapor. Door Prizes! Vape ring and plume contests. Did we mention lasers?


WOOHOO!
 

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Vulcan Vapes is sponsoring another a vape in Thursday Feb 9th at the Avondale Brewery 6-9 pm. YAY!!! More details here http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...d2128-vape-3-avondale-brewery-birmingham.html

In other news, the Birmingham city council has proposed including e-cigs in the proposed updated smoking ban. BOOO!!!!!!!
Also more info in the Alabama group http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...gham-proposed-resolution-includes-e-cigs.html

please check out both links! here's the gist of the provisions of the proposed ordinance that apply to e-cigs (sorry about the poor image quality- i was working from photos of the ordinance taken by cell phone.)

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There is a public hearing on the proposed Birmingham ordinance at 2pm Wed Feb 15th in City Council Chambers. Please try to make time to show up and speak!

Huntsvappin also reported that there is legislation at the state level that includes e-cigs in smoking bans.

Huntsvappin - Today, 11:18 AM

Section 1: Part 4 & 17-
4) E-CIGARETTE. Any electronic oral device, such as one composed of a heating element, battery, or electronic circuit, or any of these, which provides a vapor of nicotine or any other substance, and the use or inhalation of which simulates smoking. The term includes any such device, whether manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, or under any other product name or description.

(17) SMOKE or SMOKING. The act of inhaling, exhaling, burning, carrying, holding, or possessing any lighted or heated tobacco product including, but not limited to, cigars, cigarettes, or pipes, or any other lighted or heated smoking equipment or device containing any weed, plant, or other combustible substance. The term also includes the use of an e-cigarette and any oral smoking device for the purpose of circumventing the prohibition against smoking in this act.

the bills, SB197 & SB198, are in committee right now. Contacts for the health committee are listed in the link below.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/groups/alabama-vapes-d2175-alabama-state-legislation.html
 

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Hey guys. Another Bama vaper here. Just saw a post in the New Members Forum about SB197 and SB198. I fired off a letter to my Sen. and Rep. for Calhoun County, Del Marsh and K.L Brown.

I am writing to you in the outrage of learning of two Bills before the Senate, SB197 and SB198, seeking to amend the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act in such a way as to categorize the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs, personal vaporizers, etc.,) in the same manner as tobacco based smoking products. It is clear after reading the proposed legislation that the authors are completely ignorant on the subject of electronic cigarettes and how they function. First, the "juice" is comprised of water, food grade propylene glycol (found in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food and considered safe for human ingestion by the FDA) flavorings, and nicotine. The juice is heated by an electronic coil and vaporizes the solution much like the nebulizers used to treat those with respiratory disorders. The resulting vapor is inhaled, and then exhaled as water vapor. Cigarette smoke contains over 4000 known poisons, and second hand smoke is believed to be a health hazard to even those who do not smoke. On the other hand, the vapor produced by an e-cig contains NONE of those deadly carcinogens. The vapor poses no risk to anyone in the vicinity of a person using an e-cig. There isn't even a discernible odor associated with e-cig vapor. For that reason alone, there is no basis for treating e-cigs as a risk to indoor air quality and public health and including them under any bans. I urge the members of the Alabama Legislature to fully inform themselves about the nature and benefits of e-cigs before voting on such ridiculous impediments of personal liberty. I am an e-cig user, and because of this, I have been able to effectively stop smoking cigarettes when no other "medically approved" methods worked for me. I can breath better, I am more active, and I no longer pose a danger to those around me because of electronic cigarette substitutes. I urge you to vote NO on SB197 and SB198 unless e-cigs are removed from the prohibitory language. I will most certainly remember how you voted for me, when I am asked to vote for you again.

Respectfully,
Michael Hulsey
Jacksonville, AL.

If anyone else is interested but doesn't know how to contact the Legislature, go to Welcome to the Alabama State Legislature
There is a section in the navigation bar on the left where you can put in your ZIP and get contact info for your Rep and Senator. Take action!
 

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Thanks for the bump.

We need everyone to contact their senators, the health committee, and the spondors of the bill. CASAA is putting together a call for action - thansk to hunstvappin for getting that ball rolling.

We have two battles on our hands
Please also contact the Birmingham city council, and any Birmingham residents who can should try to come to the public hearing that is scheduled for wednesday!
 
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