12/30/13: Mayor Bloomberg signs law banning e-cigarette use in places where cigarette smoking is already banned
On December 30, 2013, NYC Mayor Bloomberg signed into law a ban on e-cigarette use inside public places and workplaces, and in city public parks and recreational areas. Global Advisors on Smokefree Policy was invited to the signing, and shared positive remarks about the new law during the public comment time. Read two December 30, 2013 news clips on the law:
- Lights Out: Bloomberg Bans E-Cigarettes in Last Days as Mayor, from Mashable.com
- Mayor Bloomberg Holds Last Bill Signing As Opponents Blow Smoke, from New York Daily News.
Read GASP's white paper about electronic smoking devices or visit our webpage.
Last update: 12/31/13