COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich has
signed a bill that aims to keep electronic cigarettes out of the hands
of those under age 18.
E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices
that provide users with aerosol puffs that typically contain nicotine,
and sometimes flavorings like fruit, mint or chocolate. Users get their
nicotine without the thousands of chemicals, tar or odor of regular
cigarettes.
The measure signed on Tuesday would prohibit minors from obtaining, possessing and using the products.

Groups
such as the Ohio State Medical Association have questioned the
legislation because it defines the items as "alternative nicotine
products" rather than tobacco-derived products. The organization has
said the new category could exempt the products from taxation laws that
govern tobacco.
Kasich also signed a bill to rename portions of several highways.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich has
signed a bill that aims to keep electronic cigarettes out of the hands
of those under age 18.
E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices
that provide users with aerosol puffs that typically contain nicotine,
and sometimes flavorings like fruit, mint or chocolate. Users get their
nicotine without the thousands of chemicals, tar or odor of regular
cigarettes.
The measure signed on Tuesday would prohibit minors from obtaining, possessing and using the products.

Groups
such as the Ohio State Medical Association have questioned the
legislation because it defines the items as "alternative nicotine
products" rather than tobacco-derived products. The organization has
said the new category could exempt the products from taxation laws that
govern tobacco.
Kasich also signed a bill to rename portions of several highways.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.