Vermonts New Public Smoking Laws

Vermont lawmakers are considering a proposal that could expand the state's smokefree regulations to include using e-cigarettes.The bill (H.171) might prohibit cigarette replacements in the same areas where tobacco smoke is prohibited, including work places, public places, hotels and cars in which a child is around."e-cigarette use among youth has increased.

It's a public health concern," stated Rep. Ann Pugh, D-South Burlington, chairwoman of the House Committee on Human Services. "We don't want to normalize anything that resembles cigarette use."Electronic cigarette, also called steam goods, warmth fluid into a vapor which has nicotine and may be inhaled.

Rep. Paul Dame, R-Essex Junction is the only rep against the new bill. "There wasn’t enough evidence of harm to restrict people from using it," Dame stated.Some Vermont associations have limited the utilization of cigarette. The University included ecigs in their no smoking ban, and the Burlington City Council restricted using from Church Street Marketplace. The House of Representatives is likely to look at the state limitations.