Hey guys,
I know this has nothing to do with Texas directly but it could impact our future. A legislator from Long Island, New York is in the process of trying to ban ecigs locally. My fear is that if successful local legislation legislation like this could set a standard that other major U.S. cities will attempt to follow - including our own Texas cities.
Here is a thread from an ECF member that saw a news segment. The video couldn't be posted because the news site charges for out of state viewers to view their site content. The segment vilifies ecigs stating that minors are using them and parents are concerned, etc.
If anyone in our group wants to help our friends in Long Island we can send an email to the legisator, Jon Cooper and or the News 12, the news station who ran the story. I posted on the thread that I'd mention it to our group. We never know when we may need their help in the future.
The legislator's email: jon.cooper@co.suffolk.ny.us
News 12 email: news12li@news12.com
Here's an excerpt from the news story...
"Suffolk Leg. debates ban on e-cigarettes
(05/12/09) HAUPPAUGE - The Suffolk County Legislature heard from the public Tuesday on whether to ban electronic cigarettes.
E-cigarettes are gaining popularity among minors, and parents are growing concerned. Electronic cigarettes look like cigarettes and taste like cigarettes but don’t contain tobacco. Therefore, the county law prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 18 doesn’t apply. E-cigarettes do contain liquid nicotine.
"I smoke it, I get my nicotine in me, I feel fine after,” says Ronkonkoma resident Nicole Frey. “ It's a lot better than [regular cigarettes].” She says she thinks they should be legal but that anyone under 18 should not be allowed to buy them.
Former smoker Dennis McSweeney, of Smithtown, agrees they’re dangerous for children and says the county should do “anything to keep kids away from any kind of smoking. Once it's imitated then they'll figure it doesn't bother them and then they'll start going for the real cigarettes.”
Suffolk Legislator Jon Cooper introduced legislation to ban the sale of the devices in the county until they are regulated by the FDA. The full legislature is expected to vote on it June 9."
I know this has nothing to do with Texas directly but it could impact our future. A legislator from Long Island, New York is in the process of trying to ban ecigs locally. My fear is that if successful local legislation legislation like this could set a standard that other major U.S. cities will attempt to follow - including our own Texas cities.
Here is a thread from an ECF member that saw a news segment. The video couldn't be posted because the news site charges for out of state viewers to view their site content. The segment vilifies ecigs stating that minors are using them and parents are concerned, etc.
If anyone in our group wants to help our friends in Long Island we can send an email to the legisator, Jon Cooper and or the News 12, the news station who ran the story. I posted on the thread that I'd mention it to our group. We never know when we may need their help in the future.
The legislator's email: jon.cooper@co.suffolk.ny.us
News 12 email: news12li@news12.com
Here's an excerpt from the news story...
"Suffolk Leg. debates ban on e-cigarettes
(05/12/09) HAUPPAUGE - The Suffolk County Legislature heard from the public Tuesday on whether to ban electronic cigarettes.
E-cigarettes are gaining popularity among minors, and parents are growing concerned. Electronic cigarettes look like cigarettes and taste like cigarettes but don’t contain tobacco. Therefore, the county law prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 18 doesn’t apply. E-cigarettes do contain liquid nicotine.
"I smoke it, I get my nicotine in me, I feel fine after,” says Ronkonkoma resident Nicole Frey. “ It's a lot better than [regular cigarettes].” She says she thinks they should be legal but that anyone under 18 should not be allowed to buy them.
Former smoker Dennis McSweeney, of Smithtown, agrees they’re dangerous for children and says the county should do “anything to keep kids away from any kind of smoking. Once it's imitated then they'll figure it doesn't bother them and then they'll start going for the real cigarettes.”
Suffolk Legislator Jon Cooper introduced legislation to ban the sale of the devices in the county until they are regulated by the FDA. The full legislature is expected to vote on it June 9."
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