New York laws

[Ryan Kelly]

hey guys. so on sunday I'm going to new york for a few days to see my girlfriend. i really don't keep as updated with laws regarding e cigs as i should so i just wanted to ask if new york had any specific laws regarding e cigs. i don't want to vape and have all my devices confiscated or anything. anybody know the specific laws that new york has about vaping? obviously i will be respectful and not vape in shops and stuff but just walking around the city a nice vape every now and then would be nice as long as I'm not breaking any laws

 

[Susan~S]

Not good news for you if you are in New York City. I don't know if other cities have enacted similar laws. Google "Vaping laws in "city" New York.

Here are the laws for NYC: Update 4-29-14: New York City bans the use of e-cigs wherever regular cigarettes are banned including restaurants, workplaces, bars, parks and offices. Prohibits the sale of e-cigarettes to anyone under 18. Prohibits use of e-cigarettes within 100 feet of entrances of schools and public buildings.

I obtained this information from here: E-Cigarette State Laws Guide

 

[coalyard]

If you mean NYC, you are functionally a smoker as Susan pointed out. Things are much different for now in other areas of NY. Just use some common sense, and you will be fine. I would imagine a small unobtrusive set up would work nicely. Both the people and the authorities in NYC have much bigger fish to fry than being on vape patrol, trust me.

 

[Fitzie]

Spot on advice if you're visiting NYC (I live there). Hope you have a great visit!

 

[mightymen]

Do not vape on Bus or train system or public parks for sure you'll get a ticket.

 

[Mezrein]

It's amazing how crazy these laws are...


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[heisenbergNY]

Is it only just a tickets inside places? I think as long as people don't call police it will be fine then. I think people will just give warnings not to use it before reporting it since there's no fire hazard.


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[Tinkiegrrl]

Legally, you'll be a smoker here in NYC. In practice though, it's proving hard to enforce.

 

[Fitzie]

You can be ticketed for vaping in a park or on a public beach in NYC. I think the fine is $50. I have to wonder if a cop would issue a ticket instead of just giving a warning though.

Talk about crazy when it comes to vaping and the authorities. Apparently, some guy in upstate NY got ticketed for using an e-cigarette while driving and was found guilty (though there is no law prohibiting vaping and driving).

Exclusive: Man found guilty of electronic cigarette law that does not exist - Knoxville Business | Examiner.com

 

[PhyscOsiris]

We don't have any laws in western new york (outside of buffalo) most bars allow you to vape inside, I always ask to make sure

 

[Nikkita6]

Just conduct yourself in the same manner that a smoker would and you will be fine.

 

[heisenbergNY]

I Vape inside my work and no one days anything lol. Most people there smoke anyways


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