New york sales ban next steps

[Uma]

Section 2 of the bill (starting at line 37) purports to ban all sales of e-cigarettes in New York (unless and until approved by the FDA as a cessation product), while Section 1 only bans sales to minors.

But they're a tobacco product, not a pharma product. This wording means they will never be approved... what a tricky witch!

 

[Gummy Bear]

If it is an FDA approved cessation product you may need a prescription to get it. (or not,, just saying) My Dr. would be OK with that he is very pro-vape but then there is the ins co. and co-pay thingy.

 

[Sassyonemeis]

From: Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin [mailto:mclaugs@assembly.state.ny.us]
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 11:50 AM
To: (omitted for privacy)
Subject: A message from Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin


Dear (omitted for privacy)

Thank you for expressing your concerns regarding a potential ban on
electronic cigarettes.

This past week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Circuit rejected the FDA's request to have the entire court review the
December decision by a three-judge panel which ruled that the FDA does
not have the authority to regulate electronic cigarettes as a
drug-device. I agree that there is no need for legislative action on
this matter. New York has many more important issues, including state
budget cuts and a property tax cap, which are my legislative priority.

There is already far too much government interference in our daily
lives. I am committed to ensuring that every citizen has the right to
make their own decisions without unnecessary government regulation.
This proposal is a complete overreach of government and needs to be stopped.

Please be assured that I understand your concerns and will work with my
colleagues to protect your rights. If I can answer any additional
question or be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact
my office.

Sincerely,

Steven F. McLaughlin
Member of Assembly
108th District

 

[JonnyVapΣ]

Wow

You don't see that often in this state.

 

[Gummy Bear]

He's got my vote and I live in Fla.

 

[Slickstick]

Yvilla, we are very fortunate to have someone such as yourself on our side!

"For everyone, we are going to be working on trying to get the Senate Health Committee to hold a public hearing on their version of this bill - S695-2011. Here is the bill on the Senate Website. Whether to hold a public hearing is at their discretion, so that's why we have to work on them to do so. If one is scheduled, it will be critical to mobilize as large a gathering of people to attend as possible, whether you plan to actually speak at it or not. Such an event is really where we have to show our strength in numbers."

As for your above statement, somebody should plan a vapers meetup similar to the ones already taking place all over the country near the same place and time of this hearing if we are fortunate enough to get one scheduled.

 

[Brewlady]

From: Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin [mailto:mclaugs@assembly.state.ny.us]
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 11:50 AM
To: (omitted for privacy)
Subject: A message from Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin


Dear (omitted for privacy)

Thank you for expressing your concerns regarding a potential ban on
electronic cigarettes.

This past week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Circuit rejected the FDA's request to have the entire court review the
December decision by a three-judge panel which ruled that the FDA does
not have the authority to regulate electronic cigarettes as a
drug-device. I agree that there is no need for legislative action on
this matter. New York has many more important issues, including state
budget cuts and a property tax cap, which are my legislative priority.

There is already far too much government interference in our daily
lives. I am committed to ensuring that every citizen has the right to
make their own decisions without unnecessary government regulation.
This proposal is a complete overreach of government and needs to be stopped.

Please be assured that I understand your concerns and will work with my
colleagues to protect your rights. If I can answer any additional
question or be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact
my office.

Sincerely,

Steven F. McLaughlin
Member of Assembly
108th District

WOW, a politician with common sense. He must feel very alone.

 

[warbdan]

Sassy, Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin has his head on straight. I emailed him and let him know this Kentucky boy would be proud to shake his hand.

Yolanda, thank you for working tirelessly for all of us. You do great work. I can't imagine how unorganized we'd be without you and the others at CASAA.

 

[Placebo Effect]

Sassy, please encourage Mr. McLaughlin to offer an amendment to the bill when it comes to the Assembly to strike Section 2, thus only banning the sale of e-cigarettes to children. It's very important that this amendment by offered in the Assembly, particularly by a Republican, as even though it's likely to be defeated in the Assembly, Republicans who control the Senate are very likely to bring it up again when it comes to their desks.

 

[JohnKing]

From: Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin [mailto:mclaugs@assembly.state.ny.us]
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 11:50 AM
To: (omitted for privacy)
Subject: A message from Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin


Dear (omitted for privacy)

Thank you for expressing your concerns regarding a potential ban on
electronic cigarettes.

This past week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Circuit rejected the FDA's request to have the entire court review the
December decision by a three-judge panel which ruled that the FDA does
not have the authority to regulate electronic cigarettes as a
drug-device. I agree that there is no need for legislative action on
this matter. New York has many more important issues, including state
budget cuts and a property tax cap, which are my legislative priority.

There is already far too much government interference in our daily
lives. I am committed to ensuring that every citizen has the right to
make their own decisions without unnecessary government regulation.
This proposal is a complete overreach of government and needs to be stopped.

Please be assured that I understand your concerns and will work with my
colleagues to protect your rights. If I can answer any additional
question or be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact
my office.

Sincerely,

Steven F. McLaughlin
Member of Assembly
108th District

send that guy some campaign money, and then send a copy of the canceled check to his opponents - they will get the message.

go ahead, buy some influence, play the game.

http://steveforassembly.com/?page_id=49

 

[DC2]

Does anyone know if the results of the NY votes have been made public yet?

As for donating to CASAA, I've already done that twice in the past.
Might be time for another donation though!

 

[yvilla]

send that guy some campaign money, and then send a copy of the canceled check to his opponents - they will get the message.

go ahead, buy some influence, play the game.

http://steveforassembly.com/?page_id=49

LOL John. But, that page is outdated - fortunately for our issue, McLaughlin got elected last November, and he is now a first termer on the NY Assemby.

 

[yvilla]

Does anyone know if the results of the NY votes have been made public yet?

Apparently the three Health Committee members who voted against the bill were Friend, Raia and Miller. This is not published on the Assembly site as far as I can see, but was reported here.

 

[D103]

Excellent letter yvilla and Much Thanks!!

 

[Sewknitty]

Thank you! I was waiting for some direction on what to do after that unfortunate vote.

 

[kevbow]

Just updated the Call To Action page on VapersPlace. Thanks Yolanda.

 

[Placebo Effect]

I didn't spot anything that jumped out at me here:

Contributions to ROSENTHAL, LINDA B | Follow The Money

She is the sponsor of the bill, perhaps some of her cohorts have more obvious ties.

2010 is here ROSENTHAL, LINDA B | Follow The Money

I found contact info and e-mailed 9 of her 20 largest donors, telling them about the e-cigarette, why a ban would disastrous to public health, and encouraging them to tell Assemblywoman Rosenthal to only ban e-cigarettes for minors. When I e-mailed the lawyers I made sure to point out the impact that the bill would have on NY-based businesses in this growth industry, and how NY-lawyers will be deprived of the opportunity to counsel and negotiate with the FDA if and when the FDA starts a 1-3 year process of setting up regulations.

 

[yvilla]

I just updated the OP guys, with phone, fax, and email contact information specifically for the Assembly Codes Committee. We shouldn't overlook this additional chance to attempt to kill this in committee, and before it gets to the floor for a full vote.

 

[JohnKing]

LOL John. But, that page is outdated - fortunately for our issue, McLaughlin got elected last November, and he is now a first termer on the NY Assemby.

His campaign chest is still open, you can send money, believe me, if enough money hit his campaign account Albany will do an about face, maybe they'll even start vaping on the Senate floor

Remember, the first job of an elected official is to get re-elected, the need for money is always there.

2010 is here ROSENTHAL, LINDA B | Follow The Money

I found contact info and e-mailed 9 of her 20 largest donors, telling them about the e-cigarette, why a ban would disastrous to public health, and encouraging them to tell Assemblywoman Rosenthal to only ban e-cigarettes for minors. When I e-mailed the lawyers I made sure to point out the impact that the bill would have on NY-based businesses in this growth industry, and how NY-lawyers will be deprived of the opportunity to counsel and negotiate with the FDA if and when the FDA starts a 1-3 year process of setting up regulations.

Outstanding work...it's all about the money.

 

[Petrodus]

2010 is here ROSENTHAL, LINDA B | Follow The Money

I found contact info and e-mailed 9 of her 20 largest donors, telling them about the e-cigarette, why a ban would disastrous to public health, and encouraging them to tell Assemblywoman Rosenthal to only ban e-cigarettes for minors. When I e-mailed the lawyers I made sure to point out the impact that the bill would have on NY-based businesses in this growth industry, and how NY-lawyers will be deprived of the opportunity to counsel and negotiate with the FDA if and when the FDA starts a 1-3 year process of setting up regulations.

Excellent back-door strategy!
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