New York Implements Public Vaping Ban

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Vaping has officially been banned in public places in the state of New York. This new law, which was signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo in October of last year (2017), places restrictions on vape use similar to those of smoking.

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In New York City, home to the Statue of Liberty (photo), vaping in public indoor spaces has officially been banned. The same is true for the rest of the state, as Gov. Cuomo signed into law an amendment to the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act effectively banning vaping from the same indoor public spaces where smoking was already banned. Image via Pixabay.

The ban, which is now in effect, makes it illegal across the state to vaporize in various indoor places as well as workplaces. So if you were previously vaping at the bar, work, or elsewhere, you’ll want to reconsider because you could land yourself in trouble with the law depending on where you do it.

New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker was quoted by the NY Daily News as having said:

“Although e-cigarette use is promoted as a healthier alternative to tobacco use by the vaping industry, research has shown that they may carry long-term health risks for users and those exposed to secondhand emissions”

The ban stems in part from a move by public officials to dampen youth interest in vaping. This comes at a time when vaping is rising in popularity around the world.

The American Vaping Association has responded to the ban and bans like it by claiming that the health risks of e-cigs are being exaggerated, the NY Daily reports.

Language for the ban has been added to New York’s Clean Indoor Air Act. Areas such as one’s own private home, retail tobacco outlets, and even hotel rooms are not covered under the ban, meaning that those who want to can still vape inside of their own homes, hotel rooms, and tobacco shops.

As NPR reports, the controversy and intrigue surrounding vaping bans has sparked not only interest, but also fake news reports. At least one such fake news report claimed that 11 states across the U.S. were planning to impose a ban on vaping inside of vehicles. However, as Snopes pointed out in a debunking, the story is completely bogus.

What do you think of New York’s decision to ban vaping in indoor public spaces?

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