California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces a crackdown on e-cigarettes and plans to launch a vaping \r\nawareness campaign amid U.S. lung illness outbreak.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a crackdown on illicit e-cigarettes on Monday and plans to launch a state-sponsored public awareness campaign about the dangers of the devices amid a nationwide outbreak of serious lung illness connected to vaping.
The Democratic governor also set aside $20 million for a vaping awareness campaign and instructed state health officials to develop signs warning against the hazards of vaping to be placed at retailers and on advertising for e-cigarettes and accessories.across the country since the first cases were reported in April. Public health officials have urged people to stop vaping until they can determine the cause of the illness.
“We stand ready to work with the governor and interested stakeholders on thoughtful and effective laws and regulations that restrict youth access and do not unfairly advantage combustible cigarettes,” Tony Abboud said in a statement Monday evening. “We also stand ready to work with the governor to allow legal and responsible vape small business owners the ability to continue to operate in a regulated market selling to adult consumers who rely on their access to these life-changing products.
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