The Department of Transportation plans to officially ban electronic cigarettes on airlines this spring. Originally there had not been any official restrictions on smoking an e cig on airplanes. The TSA did not have a specific regulation prohibiting the devices. In fact, many flight attendants were not even aware of the smokeless devices.Many smokers were … [Read more…]
New York has finally passed the smoking ban they have been proposing the past couple months. The law, which Mayor Bloomberg signed in February, will finally go into effect on Monday, May 30, 2011. New York City will now impose a city wide outdoor smoking ban. Smokers will not be able to smoke in any … [Read more…]
On Tuesday, January 25, 2011, Raleigh North Carolina is expected to adopt an ordinance that will ban tobacco use in public parks and greenways operated by the city according to reports in the timesnews.com. The goal of the city is to eliminate second hand smoke and pollution in public areas. Officials have also become increasingly … [Read more…]
Many people are wondering about electronic cigarettes in airports. Most airports are now smoke free facilities, and do not permit smoking anywhere. Some have designated areas outside the buildings at certain terminals, but these are before you reach security. A TSA blog written by a TSA employee was happy to inform electronic cigarette smokers that … [Read more…]
Smoking bans of one form or another are now in place for several states in our country. Although there is not a federal nationwide smoking ban, bans in the United States have been popping up under state, local, and health laws. The degree of the ban varies depending on each state and city. Several places … [Read more…]
In a few weeks the state of Wisconsin will declare smoke free workplaces. If you are a smoker in Wisconsin you may be wondering what to do about the upcoming smoking ban. A great option is the electronic cigarette. Electronic cigarettes are battery operated, and release vapor instead of smoke. Depending on your smoking habits, … [Read more…]
Electronic Cigarettes are getting a lot of attention from politicians lately. Utah is the latest state going crazy attempting to ban electronic cigarettes. According to a recent article on Online PR News, Rep. Paul Ray has sponsored a bill to ban e cigs statewide. The bill has already passed the Health and Human Services Committee, … [Read more…]
Imagine, if you are a smoker, waking up in the morning and actually being able to breathe. Electronic cigarettes have provided many former cigarette smokers this luxury. E cigarettes release vapor instead of smoke enabling smokers to breathe deeper and easier. Smokers will be rid of the toxins regular cigarettes hold. Smokers are addicted to … [Read more…]