Senate Approves Legislation to Restrict Advertising and Promotion of E-Cigarettes to Youth

(Albany, NY) — Senator Kevin Thomas, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Committee, today announced the passage of legislation (S778A/Thomas) to restrict marketing practices that promote e-cigarette usage among young people, and to prevent manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of e-cigarettes from misrepresenting facts regarding  the health consequences of e-cigarette usage.  

Senator Kevin Thomas said, “New York must protect everyone, and especially our young people, from overexposure  to  a product  whose long-term effects are unknown and has the potential to be harmful to their health. This legislation will put a stop to harmful marketing practices that promote e-cigarette usage among young people, and ensure that consumers have the facts when it comes to the potential health impacts of e-cigarette usage.

The Assembly version of the bill  (A.6989/Darling) awaits review by the Consumer Affairs And Protection Committee.

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