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California and e-cigarettes 2014California and e-cigarettes 2014
Year of the Vape
Kathleen O'ConnorKathleen O'Connor
http://LakeOfVape.com
707.280.8570

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-liquid
Nicotine 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 safety
With 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.

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