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News
Parents: Teens Are Still Vaping, Despite Flavor Ban. Here's What They're Using
Efforts to stem the tide of teen vaping seem to be a step behind the market. By the time Juul pulled most of its flavored pods from the market in October of 2019, many teens had already moved on to an array of newer, disposable vape products.
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Still Blowing Smoke
Know the Risks - E-Cigarettes & Young People
This advisory from the Surgeon General, prompted by increasing rates of e-cigarette use among youth, urges immediate action to protect our nation’s young people from addiction to nicotine.
Download the Advisory – Descargue la advertencia
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Tobacco Free CA
E-Cigarettes: Facts, Stats and Regulations
Providing young people the facts about tobacco and the industry behind it, engage individuals and groups to make change in their communities, innovate ways to end tobacco use and join forces with collaborators committed to a tobacco-free future.
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Legislation
SB 8 State Beaches Smoking Ban - Signed October 11, 2019
– Prohibits smoking or disposal of used cigars or cigarettes on a state beach, unless an appropriate waste receptacle is used
– Requires the Dept. of Parks and Recreation to post signs
– Infractions are punishable by a fine of up to $25
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SB 538 Electronic Cigarettes - Vetoed October 13, 2019
Would have required manufacturers to submit a written physical description and photograph of each type of e-cigarette sold in California to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for posting on the CDPH website.
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SB 39 Tobacco Products Delivery - Signed September 16, 2019
Strengthnes the Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement (STAKE) Act:
– Requires tobacco products delivered by the US Postal Service or private package delivery service to be labeled “Contains Tobacco Products”
– Requires a person 21 years or older to sign for the package
– Infractions are punishable by fines starting at $1000
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