Bloomberg Hints at E-Cigarettes Ban

A leaked draft of three tobacco-related bills redefines “tobacco products” to include electronic cigarettes.

August 12, 2013

NEW YORK – Fox News is reporting that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg may be looking to ban electronic cigarettes.

Under a newly leaked draft of three tobacco-related bills heading to the NYC City Council, a new definition of “tobacco products” would include e-cigarettes and related components, parts and accessories. If the ban passes, it would affect the display of e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in retail stores.

Additionally, while tobacco and menthol flavored e-cigarettes would be available in retail stores, all other flavored e-cigarettes would be relegated to age-restricted “tobacco bars” that were opened before December 31, 2001.

The bill would also raise the legal age for buying tobacco products to 21, prohibit the display of cigarette advertising in stores, and raise the price for cigarette packages.

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