Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) - A Monroe County legislator announced legislation Tuesday to license stores that would sell electronic cigarettes.
The bill, sponsored by Justin Wilcox (D-Brighton) would require e-cigarette vendors to abide by the same rules as traditional tobacco vendors.
"Until New York State enacts a common-sense licensing program for e-cigarette retailers, we need to do everything we can to ensure these products are sold safely and in a manner consistent with existing public health goals," Wilcox said.
Vendors which fail to abide by the law would have their license revoked or suspended. If a vendor was within a quarter-mile of a school, they would be prohibited from selling e-cigarettes.
E-cigarettes would also be banned on school grounds.
"By establishing a system to revoke the permits of those dealers who would sell to minors, we are sending a strong message to these retailers," said Katy Kuczek, a member of Brighton Neighbors Against Vaping.
The Monroe County Medical Society also issued a statement, praising the bill and citing the dangers of liquid nicotine poisoning, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The Medical Society also stated "the long-term health effects to users and bystanders are still unknown."
Earlier this year, the FDA announced sweeping new regulations on the sale of e-cigarettes. Local vape shops and e-cigarette retailers are mixed on the decision.
The bill will be submitted to the Legislature and be considered by a standing committee at a later date.
Resource: http://13wham.com/news/local/monroe-county-legislator-proposes-licensing-of-e-cigarette-sellers
The bill, sponsored by Justin Wilcox (D-Brighton) would require e-cigarette vendors to abide by the same rules as traditional tobacco vendors.
"Until New York State enacts a common-sense licensing program for e-cigarette retailers, we need to do everything we can to ensure these products are sold safely and in a manner consistent with existing public health goals," Wilcox said.
Vendors which fail to abide by the law would have their license revoked or suspended. If a vendor was within a quarter-mile of a school, they would be prohibited from selling e-cigarettes.
E-cigarettes would also be banned on school grounds.
"By establishing a system to revoke the permits of those dealers who would sell to minors, we are sending a strong message to these retailers," said Katy Kuczek, a member of Brighton Neighbors Against Vaping.
The Monroe County Medical Society also issued a statement, praising the bill and citing the dangers of liquid nicotine poisoning, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The Medical Society also stated "the long-term health effects to users and bystanders are still unknown."
Earlier this year, the FDA announced sweeping new regulations on the sale of e-cigarettes. Local vape shops and e-cigarette retailers are mixed on the decision.
The bill will be submitted to the Legislature and be considered by a standing committee at a later date.
Resource: http://13wham.com/news/local/monroe-county-legislator-proposes-licensing-of-e-cigarette-sellers
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