General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Do smoking bans apply to e-cigarettes? [View all]pnwmom
(110,171 posts)So they need to prove that it is safe, and they refuse to do so.
http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/smoking-cessation/10-facts-about-e-cigarettes9.htm
2: Public Places
Regulation of electronic cigarette use is still evolving, as the product is relatively new. Manufacturers often market e-cigarettes as cigarettes you can smoke anywhere, saying that they present no health risks because they don't emit secondhand smoke. However, health experts say there is no basis for a safety claim, as e-cigarettes have not been adequately tested. Regulations vary, but some countries, including Australia, Canada, Israel and Mexico, have banned electronic cigarettes [source: NPR]. Others consider electronic cigarettes legal, but are in the process of legislating where and how people can use them.