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E-Cigarette Ordinance
- 1. Proposed E-Cigarette Regulations August 25, 2014
- 2. The Issues
- 3. 1. Addictiveness of Nicotine 2. No state or federal regulations 3. FDA has not endorsed e-cigarettes as tobacco cessation products
- 4. 4. 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 5. Variety of Flavors
- 5. Local Regulations • Texas A&M – Rule 34.05.99 M1 • College Station ISD – Student Code of Conduct • Bryan ISD – Student Code of Conduct • Texas Cities – 31 Texas Cities
- 7. • CHANGE 1: Prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes to minors
- 8. • CHANGE 2: Prohibit the possession and use of e-cigarettes by minors
- 9. • CHANGE 3: Prohibit e-cigarette use where traditional cigarette use is prohibited – Exception: Vape/Vapor Shop – All other exceptions continue to apply
- 10. Enforcement / Penalty • Violation is Misdemeanor Offense (Part 4) • Sell to, Possession by, & Consumption by minors violation of state law (Health & Safety Code)
- 11. Next Steps • Scheduled for a Public Hearing • Allow 20 days before changes become effective
- 12. Questions?