COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio Senate panel has approved a measure to ban the sale of electronic
cigarettes to minors.
The
bill aims to keep the products out of the hands of those under age 18.
It was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Senate Criminal Justice
committee.
The measure has raised some concerns from anti-smoking
groups, such as the Ohio State Medical Association, because it defines
the items as "alternative nicotine products" rather than tobacco-derived
products.
E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that provide
users with aerosol puffs that typically contain nicotine, and sometimes
flavorings like fruit, mint or chocolate.
They have often been
described as a less dangerous alternative to regular cigarettes. But
there are few studies exploring exactly what chemicals are in them, and
in what concentrations, and whether those levels are harmful.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio Senate panel has approved a measure to ban the sale of electronic
cigarettes to minors.
The
bill aims to keep the products out of the hands of those under age 18.
It was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Senate Criminal Justice
committee.
The measure has raised some concerns from anti-smoking
groups, such as the Ohio State Medical Association, because it defines
the items as "alternative nicotine products" rather than tobacco-derived
products.
E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that provide
users with aerosol puffs that typically contain nicotine, and sometimes
flavorings like fruit, mint or chocolate.
They have often been
described as a less dangerous alternative to regular cigarettes. But
there are few studies exploring exactly what chemicals are in them, and
in what concentrations, and whether those levels are harmful.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.