{"id":126619,"date":"2017-10-25T06:28:07","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T10:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=126619"},"modified":"2017-10-25T06:28:07","modified_gmt":"2017-10-25T10:28:07","slug":"gov-cuomo-signs-bill-banning-e-cigarettes-in-ny-workplaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/10\/25\/gov-cuomo-signs-bill-banning-e-cigarettes-in-ny-workplaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov. Cuomo signs bill banning e cigarettes in NY workplaces"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cE-cigarettes are proving to be just another tool reeling them into a dangerous and often lifetime of addiction to nicotine,\u201d Seyler said. (<\/a>pixabay photo)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ALBANY, N.Y.\u2014 New York has added electronic cigarettes to its indoor smoking ban, making it illegal to use the devices in bars, restaurants and most workplaces.<\/p>\n

While New York City and several other localities had already prohibited the use of e-cigarettes in areas covered by the smoking ban, the new statewide rules will provide consistency, according to Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed the bill into law Monday.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese products are marketed as a healthier alternative to cigarettes, but the reality is they also carry long-term risks to the health of users and those around them,\u201d Cuomo said. \u201cThis measure closes another dangerous loophole in the law, creating a stronger, healthier New York for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Several states including California, Connecticut and New Jersey have already added the devices to their smoking bans.<\/p>\n

New York’s new law will go into effect in 30 days. Earlier this year, Cuomo signed legislation to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes in all public and private schools.<\/p>\n

The new law has the backing of the American Cancer Society and the American Lung Association. Jeff Seyler, executive vice-president of the American Lung Association’s northeast region, said the new law sends a signal that e-cigarettes are not safe and could help prevent some young people from getting hooked on nicotine.<\/p>\n

\u201cE-cigarettes are proving to be just another tool reeling them into a dangerous and often lifetime of addiction to nicotine,\u201d Seyler said.<\/p>\n

Thomas Kiklas said he believes bans like New York’s may someday be rolled back once the public learns more about the devices. Kiklas is the co-owner of an e-cigarette brand and the co-founder of the Tobacco Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association. He said he has spoken to physicians who encourage smokers to switch to the products to reduce their risk of illness.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt some point consumers will realize how valuable this is,\u201d he said of the\u00a0technology.<\/p>\n

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