Proposed E-Cigarette Regulations

August 14, 2014

The Device

Why?

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

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

Have Others Regulated E-Cigarettes?

• 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

How?

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

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

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

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

Questions?