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Heads Up – News – Updates 2.1.2019

Tobacco harm reduction news for February 1, 2019. Anti-harm reduction laws in New York, Colorado, Oklahoma, Oregon, Vermont and Minnesota. Opinion column supports vaping, headlines falsely claim link to vaping health risks, focus on nicotine in pods diverts from low … Continue reading

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CASAA Submits Written Testimony in Opposition to NYC’s Proposed Flavor Ban (Int. No. 1362-2019)

On January 30, 2019, the New York City Committee on Health met to receive testimony from anti-tobacco activists, harm reduction advocates, consumers, and other stakeholders with regard to an ordinance (int. no. 1362-2019), which would ban the sale of vapor … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 1.16.2019

Tobacco harm reduction news for January 16, 2019. Bills in New York, Connecticut would deny adult smokers 18-20 access to safer alternatives, Appleton, WI, Decatur, AL and Colorado would prohibit private businesses from catering to vaping customers, Minnesota makes vaping … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 1.11.2019

Tobacco harm reduction news for January 11, 2019. Bills in Nebraska, Maryland would deny adult smokers 18-20 access to safer alternatives, Erie County New York & Maryland would prohibit private businesses from catering to vaping customers and hypocrisy in tobacco … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 1.3.2019

Tobacco harm reduction news for January 3, 2019. Anti vaping laws in New Mexico, New York South Carolina, Texas. Washington and Connecticut deny adult smokers access to safer products, Stanton Glantz tells vapers to smoke, more studies continue to support … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 12.14.2018

DECEMBER 14, 2018(via CASAA Twitter @CASAAMedia) LAKEWOOD, OHIO: HEADS UP! @LakewoodOhio Councilman @LittenForLkwd wants to prohibit adult smokers 18-20 access to far safer alternatives to #smoking. Tips for advocacy at CASAA Ohio: Ohio – CASAA#THRsavesLives #vaping Lakewood councilman proposing legislation to raise minimum … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 12.13.2018

IN THE NEWS: (OPINION) “One of the unintended consequences of targeting e-cigarette flavors may be to harm public health by limiting adults’ access to products that are proven to be helping them quit smoking cigarettes.”California’s plan to ban vaping flavors would … Continue reading

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NY – Onondaga Co. – Stop Tobacco (and Vapor) 21!

The Onondaga County Legislature is being pressured to consider and adopt a bill that would raise the age to purchase all vapor and tobacco products from 19 to 21-years-old. Although no bill has been introduced, local anti-smoking activists recently organized … Continue reading

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Lindenhurst, NY – Local Alert – Take action to stop a vape shop ban!

The Lindenhurst Village Board is considering a zoning ordinance that would ban vapor shops and hookah lounges. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 2:30 PM Village Hall 430 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst NY 11757 Please … Continue reading

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NYC’s Anti-tobacco and -vaping package passed – Update and Digest

Update – 08.11.17 On Wednesday, August 9th, The New York City Council voted to pass a package of anti-tobacco and anti-vaping ordinances. Please see the table below for a digest of each law that was passed and their effective dates. … Continue reading

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