New York :Most focused on other tobacco products but some could affect vapers in their home and some could affect retailers as well.
4 ordinances CASAA would have opposition about or specific concerns
Intro 1532 this sets a licensing cap on vaping retailers.
This bill would make it both harder to sell a business so even if an owner can find a better place to locate their business the license is only good for this single location.
8:01 Alex was there to testify about the dangers of limiting vaping shops for smoker's health. Masking it more difficult to transition full time to a smoke free alternative is unwise.
8:42 A bit on the length of time this hearing took.Hearing started at 10am but Alex didn't get to testify until 4 o'clock
9:21 Many representatives for the various heart,lung and health associations were there to testify as well.
9:32 Rare appearance from Action on Smoking and Health.
10:07 A bit on other ordinances.
13:13 Pace University ordinance criminalizing possession for under 21 year olds. This is introduced in Albany,
23:10 San Francisco flavor ban language now online to read.
26:46 Heartland WIsconsin Village board is continuing it's hearings on co-ordination.
27:36 Jeff Stier and Lou Ritter testified last night.
27:54 Hearings concluded for Friday. Saturday at 9 am hearings will continue. Live link available at 8:30 am
30:12 Indiana SB1 is passed and law. Look up Indian Smoke Free Association for details.May 5 2pm eastern webinar on how this happened.
31:54 Alaska SB3
33:16 Pennsylvania SB 508
34:11 Cole/Bishop
38:35 Duncan Hunter bill
41:21 A bit on the legislative process and bill crafting.
46:03 A bit on relief and what lack of relief could mean for the industry .
49:10 On winning back ground..
