ORDINANCE NO. __________, SERIES 2014
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AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES ("E-CIGARETTES") OR E-CIGARETTE ACCESSORIES TO MINORS.
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Sponsored By: Councilmembers Woolridge, Aubrey-Welch and Parker
WHEREAS, according to the United State Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), Electronic cigarettes, also known as "e-cigarettes," are battery-operated products designed to deliver nicotine, flavor and other chemicals. E-Cigarettes turn chemicals, including highly addictive nicotine which is derived from tobacco, into an aerosol that is inhaled by the user; and
WHEREAS, most e-cigarettes are manufactured to look like conventional tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, and some e-cigarettes resemble everyday items such as pens and USB memory sticks; and
WHEREAS, only e-cigarettes that are marketed for therapeutic purposes are currently regulated by the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research ("CDER") and there are currently no e-cigarettes approved by FDA for therapeutic purposes, and the FDA intends to issue in the near future, a proposed rule extending FDA's tobacco product authorities to include other tobacco products like e-cigarettes.
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through studies have concluded that herbal shisha and the corollary smoke therefrom contain carbon monoxide and other toxic agents known to increase the risks for smoking-related cancers, heart disease, and lung disease; and
WHEREAS, Louisville Metro Government perceives the use of e-cigarettes by person who are minors to be a threat to the health and safety of minors, and it is the intent of Louisville Metro Government to undertake steps to regulate the sale of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette products and accessories to minors.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE COUNCIL) AS FOLLOWS:
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