Smokefree ordinance to be introduced in Boise (ID), don't know if e-cig ban is included
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Success! Yes, Boise people, please show up to the hearing.
This victory means a lot, as every city / county councilperson across the U.S. has probably heard of Boise, Idaho, whereas few people know Delaware County, Indiana or Alexandria, Louisiana.
On the 29th the Boise City Council will also be discussing (but not taking public comments) on a proposal to ban tobacco use in taxi cabs by both passengers and drivers. I'd greatly appreciate it if one of you Boise folks could stick around after the meeting and tell the City Council members that e-cigarettes, snus, and dissolvables are all spit-free tobacco products, and banning them contributes nothing to the goal of having clean, odor-free cabs.
This victory means a lot, as every city / county councilperson across the U.S. has probably heard of Boise, Idaho, whereas few people know Delaware County, Indiana or Alexandria, Louisiana.
On the 29th the Boise City Council will also be discussing (but not taking public comments) on a proposal to ban tobacco use in taxi cabs by both passengers and drivers. I'd greatly appreciate it if one of you Boise folks could stick around after the meeting and tell the City Council members that e-cigarettes, snus, and dissolvables are all spit-free tobacco products, and banning them contributes nothing to the goal of having clean, odor-free cabs.
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That is awesome to see in print Mike! Speical thanks to everyone who got involved and made this exemption possible!
Chalk one up for the good guys! Hope to see you all at the final vote on the 29th!
Final Vote:
Tuesday 29th – 6:00 P.M.
700 West Jefferson.
State Capitol, West Wing – WW02 Auditorium
Chalk one up for the good guys! Hope to see you all at the final vote on the 29th!
Final Vote:
Tuesday 29th – 6:00 P.M.
700 West Jefferson.
State Capitol, West Wing – WW02 Auditorium
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The ban passed! Boise now joins Delaware County, Alexandria, the Seattle Public Housing Authority, and the Alameda City Council in amending e-cigarettes out of a proposed smoking ban.
This is especially great because Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights made a post to their Facebook page today about the vote.
This is especially great because Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights made a post to their Facebook page today about the vote.
Alright Boise Vapers!! Yes the smoke free ban did pass, but electroinic cigarettes are expressly excluded from this ban. vape ON WITH PRIDE!!!!!!
Smoking may be banned, but Vaping is Not! Vapers won the right to keep on Vaping even in the soon be smoking free establishments. I strongly suggest that Vapers remember to be polite and courteous as we may be the next group the government targets. But until then rest easy knowing that Vapers won a battle in Boise!
Were either of you at the hearing? I read that they didn't allow public comment. I'm curious as to if there was any discussion of the e-cigarette exemption.
Hi Placebo, Yes Front and Center!! 
Those Vapers that I am aware of where myself, Hexwench, Boisemike, Paul and Lauren. There may have been others, but if so I am not aware of them. I spoke with Mr. Thomson, and Mr. Parks and both congratulated us for our efforts and success. Also had 2 news crews interview a couple of us about our reactions to the vote! Not much was said on Vaping it went quietly through under the definition of smoking instead of a direct statement in the ordinance. But it is in black and white in the details, so I will consider this a win for the Vaping community!
Those Vapers that I am aware of where myself, Hexwench, Boisemike, Paul and Lauren. There may have been others, but if so I am not aware of them. I spoke with Mr. Thomson, and Mr. Parks and both congratulated us for our efforts and success. Also had 2 news crews interview a couple of us about our reactions to the vote! Not much was said on Vaping it went quietly through under the definition of smoking instead of a direct statement in the ordinance. But it is in black and white in the details, so I will consider this a win for the Vaping community!
Thanks man, was realy hoping for like 20 LOL. I kept telling all my customers that came in and encouraged them to come to the voting, but most probably figured they cant speak so why bother, watch it live from home instead of going out in the cold
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News article mentions that e-cigarette usage wasn't banned.
Boise council passes ordinances banning smoking in bars, parks; will look next at taxi regulations | Boise, Garden City, Mountain Home | Idaho Statesman
Boise council passes ordinances banning smoking in bars, parks; will look next at taxi regulations | Boise, Garden City, Mountain Home | Idaho Statesman
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