Fairhope, Alabama
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MAYOR FAVORS REGULATING
Mayor Kant told the Times recently he favors extending the city's existing "City of Fairhope Smoke Free Air Ordinance" to include the new electronic nicotine-delivery devices, commonly know as e-cigarettes. He said he has heard complaints from citizens, particularly during sporting events.
Generally speaking, the devices use a battery to heat a liquid nicotine and water solution into an odorless vapor -- which is then inhaled in traditional fashion.
The current ordinance bans the use of tobacco smoking in all enclosed public places, enclosed places of employment, and outdoor recreational facilities. The ban extends 10' outside of the enclosed places as well, to prevent infiltration within.
A bill (SB198) that would have restricted tobacco and e-cigarette smoking in public places state-wide died in the legislature recently -- after it had been fatally "watered-down."
The Mobile City Council was approached recently to crack down on e-cigarette use by minors (click).
COUNCIL MEMBERS WEIGH IN
Council members Burrell and Mueller told the Times they saw no need to restrict e-cigarettes at this time; and Burrell called them a "healthier alternative" to tobacco smoking.
(They have also been praised as an effective way to quit tobacco smoking.)
Council member Brewer said she needed more time to study the issue.
The American Cancer Society has not taken an official position yet, citing the need for more data (click).
Update: The Food and Drug Administration is expected to come out with new regulations soon -- click.
MAYOR FAVORS REGULATING
Mayor Kant told the Times recently he favors extending the city's existing "City of Fairhope Smoke Free Air Ordinance" to include the new electronic nicotine-delivery devices, commonly know as e-cigarettes. He said he has heard complaints from citizens, particularly during sporting events.
Generally speaking, the devices use a battery to heat a liquid nicotine and water solution into an odorless vapor -- which is then inhaled in traditional fashion.
The current ordinance bans the use of tobacco smoking in all enclosed public places, enclosed places of employment, and outdoor recreational facilities. The ban extends 10' outside of the enclosed places as well, to prevent infiltration within.
A bill (SB198) that would have restricted tobacco and e-cigarette smoking in public places state-wide died in the legislature recently -- after it had been fatally "watered-down."
The Mobile City Council was approached recently to crack down on e-cigarette use by minors (click).
COUNCIL MEMBERS WEIGH IN
Council members Burrell and Mueller told the Times they saw no need to restrict e-cigarettes at this time; and Burrell called them a "healthier alternative" to tobacco smoking.
(They have also been praised as an effective way to quit tobacco smoking.)
Council member Brewer said she needed more time to study the issue.
The American Cancer Society has not taken an official position yet, citing the need for more data (click).
Update: The Food and Drug Administration is expected to come out with new regulations soon -- click.
Comments
It sure would be nice if this was enforced. I hate walking past people that are standing on the sidewalk downtown smoking up a storm.
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