1. Proposed E-Cigarette Regulations
August 14, 2014

2. The Device

5. Why?

6. 1. No state or federal regulations
–No legal age restrictions
–No labeling or health warning
requirements
–No complete ingredient list
• Potential harm of second-hand vapor
Top 3 Reasons

7. 2. Use Among Teens has Increased
– From 2011 to 2012
• 1.4% to 2.7% (among middle school students)
• 4.7% to 10% (among high school students)
– National Youth Tobacco Survey – CDC
3. FDA has not endorsed e-cigarettes as
tobacco cessation products

8. Have Others Regulated E-Cigarettes?

9. • States
– Minnesota, New Jersey, North Dakota, Utah, etc.
• School Districts
• Cities – In Other States
– Los Angeles, NYC, Chicago, Boston, etc.
• Cities – In Texas
– At least 30 cities
• Baytown, Carrollton, El Paso, Frisco, etc.
Regulations Across the State and
Nation

10. How?

11. • Regulate E-Cigarettes under Chapter 7 (Health &
Sanitation) of the City’s Code of Ordinance

12. • CHANGE 1: Prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes to minors

13. • CHANGE 2: Prohibit the possession and use of e-
cigarettes by minors

14. • CHANGE 3: Prohibit e-cigarette use where
traditional cigarette use is prohibited
– Exception: Vape/Vapor Shop

15. Questions?