MONTANA (CALL TO ACTION!) Call Governor About Flavor Ban!

[kristin]

On Tuesday, October 8, Gov. Steve Bullock directed the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) to implement an emergency ban on the sale of flavored vapor products. This action will force many vapor shops to close and thousands of consumers will lose access to products that are helping them stay smoke free.

• The rule is expected to take effect on October 22, 2019
• The ban will last for 120 days (until Feb. 19, 2020)
• Details about the MT DPHHS emergency flavor ban is available here.

Call Governor Bullock at:
(406) 444-3111

Points to bring up on your call:

• State that you are opposed to banning vapor products and, briefly, share your story about switching to vaping.
• Note what role the variety of flavors play in helping you live smoke free.
• Note any health changes you've experienced since switching to vaping.
• Thank them for their time; and,
• that's that

Talking points regarding reports of lung injuries:

• The outbreak of lung injuries being linked broadly to “vaping” is occurring in people who are using black market THC cartridges. 10% - 16% of patients who are not reporting using THC cartridges are likely withholding information due to fear of persecution for buying, possessing, and using illegal products.
• This outbreak is yet another example of America’s failed war on drugs and highlights the urgent need for drug policy reform.
• The sudden onset of lung injuries in a broad range of patients points to this being the result of exposure to a new chemical rather than a consequence of long-term use.
• Legitimate e-liquid manufacturer’s are registered with the FDA and are following compliance deadlines such as registering their products, submitting ingredient lists, and making their facilities available for inspection.
• If any company changes their formulation, the FDA can immediately take enforcement action and require the “new product” to go through the market authorization process (PMTA).
• DO NOT BUY BLACK MARKET THC CARTS. DO NOT BUY THEM OFF OF TWITTER OR INSTAGRAM OR FROM THE BACK OF A VAN. DO NOT BUY BLACK MARKET THC CARTS.