COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio lawmakers have approved a bill
that aims to keep electronic cigarettes out of the hands of those under
age 18.
The measure would prohibit minors from obtaining,
possessing and using the products. The House approved Senate changes
Wednesday, sending the bill to Gov. John Kasich. He’s
expected to sign it.
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 said the new category could exempt the
products from taxation laws that govern tobacco.
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.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio lawmakers have approved a bill
that aims to keep electronic cigarettes out of the hands of those under
age 18.
The measure would prohibit minors from obtaining,
possessing and using the products. The House approved Senate changes
Wednesday, sending the bill to Gov. John Kasich. He’s
expected to sign it.
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 said the new category could exempt the
products from taxation laws that govern tobacco.
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.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.