California and e-cigarettes 2014California and e-cigarettes 2014Year of the Vape

Kathleen O'ConnorKathleen O'Connorhttp://LakeOfVape.com

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First: what are we talking about

First Generation “cig-alikes” are often what most people think of when they hear the term “e-cigarette.”These devices are of poor to fair quality and of limited use. The most expensive and least effective way to “vape.”

Third Generation vaping devices allow the user to control all aspects: the type of e-liquid used, the battery strength, the volume of e-liquid and the power to heat the e-liquid. Parts are re-usable and replaceable and are cost effective.

Rechargeable Li-on batteries.

CA Health & Safety §104556 “Cigarette” means any product that contains nicotine, is intended to be burned or heated under ordinary conditions of use, and consists of or contains (1) any roll of tobacco wrapped in paper or in any substance not containing tobacco (2) tobacco, in any form, that is functional in the product, which because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging and labeling, is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as a cigarette or (3) any roll of tobacco wrapped in any substance containing tobacco which, because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging and labeling, is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as a cigarette described in this section. “Cigarette” also includes “roll-your-own” tobacco, meaning any tobacco which, because of its appearance, type, packaging, or labeling is suitable for use and likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as tobacco for making cigarettes. For purposes of this definition of “cigarette,” 0.09 ounces of “roll-your-own” tobacco shall constitute one individual “cigarette.”

§119405 of the CA Health and Safety Code

119405. (a) To the extent not preempted by federal law, including, but not limited to, the

regulation of electronic cigarettes by the United States Food and Drug Administration, it

shall be unlawful for a person to sell or otherwise furnish an electronic cigarette, a

defined in subdivision (b), to a person under 18 years of age.

(b) "Electronic cigarette" means a device that can provide an inhalable dose of

nicotine by delivering a vaporized solution.

(c) A violation of this section shall be an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding

two hundred dollars ($200) for the first violation, by a fine not exceeding five hundred

dollars ($500) for the second violation, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars

($1,000) for a third or subsequent violation.

(d) Nothing in this section nor any other law shall be construed to invalidate an existing

ordinance of, or prohibit the adoption of an ordinance by, a city or county that regulates

the distribution of electronic cigarettes in a manner that is more restrictive than this

section, to the extent that the ordinance is not otherwise prohibited by federal law.

e-liquidNicotine is not a carcinogen. Raw nicotine comes from the

Nightshade family of plants with tobacco leaves containing the highest concentration.

Processed extracted nicotine is purified to 99% in controlled lab environments. It is suspended in either alcohol or polypropylene glycol where it is sold in bulk to companies. This pharmaceutical grade nicotine used in lozenges, gums, patches, inhalers, and nasal sprays.

All pharmaceutical grade liquid nicotine is extracted and processed overseas.

Vegetables from the

Nightshade Family

Combustion v. vapor

Smoke comes from combustion. Burning tobacco leaves has been studied and shown to contain many toxins and linked to cancers. There is a chemical change to the tobacco leaves when they are BURNED.

Vapor: when a liquid is heated high enough to create steam. Example: when you wash with hot water and scented soap, the steam is mostly water with the scent of soap.

Addressing Regulation

Currently, the industry is not the “Big Tobacco” behemoth that the main stream media reports. Their e-cigarette products are a minimal aspect of the vaping industry.

The true vendors of the vaping industry are the US crafters of e-liquid and vendors of third generation and custom model personal vaping devices.

AEMSA [American E-liquid Manufacturers Standards Association] is already being proactive in this matter with clear labeling, childproof caps, the correct plastics bottles to store the product and product handling procedures.

Every responsible vendor and vaping consumer agrees: no minor should have access to vaping, smoking or any other adults only consumable.

Online sales are vetted the same as any other adult only product.

The FDA and the Tobacco Control Dept. are still working out if e-liquid even qualifies as a tobacco product. Currently the other uses of liquid nicotine do not.Currently the other uses of liquid nicotine do not.

Other States and Municipalities

While other States and municipalities have enacted restrictions and bans, treating personal vaping units the same as traditional tobacco products doesn't make it right. In fact, this is likely to cause expensive back-tracking to undo these measures when the real science and logic comes to the fore. The “me too” ordinances, regulations and taxation will not stand up in court based on the facts. PERCEIVED FEAR is not equal to actual danger.

Effects on the local Economies

Increased contribution to local city, county and State sales tax

Providing goods to visitors to increase their enjoyment of their stay and improve the opinion of the city to out-of-towners

Increase property tax rolls

Improve the quality of life for residents and visitors alike

More on safetyWith concern about multi-year tinder dry conditions and the below average rainfall, residents in the rural and semi-rural are especially vulnerable to raging wildfires even in winter.

Also in these areas, there are more people living in mobile homes. Seniors and others on a fixed income or of limited means do not take the precautions that homeowners are required to do with creating firebreaks, clearing garbage, brush and other accumulated items that will readily burn.

Sadly, those folks using oxygen tanks and still smoke have the extra hazard of accidental explosions.

People still flick their burning cigarettes out of moving vehicles, starting wildfires.

These are the preventable types of disasters.

Benefits of Vaping

Besides dramatically reduced fire hazard, there is the issue of the non-biodegradable cigarette butts. These add up.

Cigarette butts comprise an estimated 30% of the total litter (by count) along US shorelines, waterways and on land.

Small business and job generation especially in areas with higher than average unemployment.

For adults with serious dental issues, Dentists require patients to refrain from smoking for 72 hours after any significant procedure. Of course, they would like their patients to quit as well.

What A Month of Smoking looks like

Infographics

Infographics – Adult flavors

Infographics – Side Effects

OTC example of PG products

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