NEW MEXICO
news is that SB 407 would decrease the tax from
OKLAHOMA
SB 65 has been called by the American Vap-
5 cents per ml to 3 cents on e-liquids. If passed,
E-cigs are banned on all state property and in
ing Association’s president, Gregory Conley, the
this bill would become law July 1.
state vehicles. So far, Oklahoma has some of the
“crazy bill.” Sponsored by Sen. Cisco McSorley (D-
VENDOR’S VOICE: “I believe that the legislature
more looser laws and a thriving e-cig industry in
Albuquerque) would tax e-liquid and cartridges of
has no business in this. I think taxing e-liquid for
the Midwest.
4 cents per mg of nicotine, effectively doubling
the sake of pocketing money is senseless. As far
VENDOR’S VOICE: “In Oklahoma vaping is un-
or tripling the cost of these vapor products in the
as the tax goes on e-liquid, I don’t agree with it.
known. You can still smoke in some places, it
state. For example, a 30 ml bottle of 3.6 percent
The bill was sponsored by Phillip Morris. I think
depends on the owners. There’s no regulations,
strength e-liquid would be taxed at $43.20. The
Big Tobacco sees us as competition that’s cutting
no one under 18 even. At OKC Vapes we self-
law also would require nicotine content labeling
into the money. They’re trying to regulate us out
regulate, we don’t allow under 18 in our shop.
ad permit the taxation and revenue department
of business so that they can come in with their
People are quitting smoking and going to vaping,
to conduct compliance checks.
product, which is an inferior product.”- Brian Bak-
and what we’d like to see is vaping allowed every-
VENDOR’S VOICE: “Although I don’t necessarily
er, sales associate, Misty Mountain Vapors
where because it’s not smoking. We want more
speak to the health improvement or detriment of
CALL TO ACTION: To stay up-to-date on the state
awareness. People need more education. They
e-cigs, I will say that in terms of quality of life, I
of affairs in North Carolina, visit http://goo.
just see a puff of smoke and think it’s vaping.” -
have seen people’s improve to a pretty impres-
gl/0vbmcl.
Anna McLennan, stakeholder, OKC Vapes
two packs for 20 years quit in like a week or
NORTH DAKOTA
of affairs in Oklahoma, visit the Oklahoma Vapor
two, and then pick up an athletic habit. It’s been
The statewide smoke-free law in North Dakota
Advocacy League: http://ovalok.org/.
something that has an observable and noticeable
bans e-cigs in all the places where smoking is
affect on quality of life, and that is one of the
banned. There currently is no minor sales law
OREGON
reasons I feel that the upcoming regulation are
in the state, but legislators are trying to pass a
There are two main bills on the table of notice
not necessarily going to allow for that as much as
statewide law. However, HB 1265, relating to mi-
to vapers in Oregon: SB 415 would ban sales on
they could be. That’s going to inhibit a lot of small
nors and the sale of vaping products, was recent-
flavored e-liquid, while SB 417 requires shops
businesses from participating and innovating as
ly defeated. HB 1186 also address the minor law,
where all vaping products are sold to be licensed
much as they could because these larger corpo-
but it also defines vapor products as “electronic
by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. It also
rations are going to snub ‘em out. So, personally
smoking devices.”
prohibits certain types of retail sales of tobacco
the regulations that are coming are a little too
VENDOR’S VOICE: “I’m not too hip on all the rules
products and “inhalant delivery systems.” Vapor
restrictive for small businesses. It’s going to relo-
and regulations currently. From what I know ob-
products would be defined as tobacco products,
calize the power with the BT companies.” - Quinn
viously I disagree with any taxing and the vap-
and a 65 percent wholesale tax would be levied
(Last Name Withheld), employee, Vapor Shotz
ing policy where it has to be outdoors and 20 ft.
on all liquid and devices.
CALL TO ACTION: To oppose SB 65, contact Mc-
away.” - Devon Enders, employee, Sports Vape
VENDOR’S VOICE: “We just went through some
Sorley’s office at http://goo.gl/HnZhCE.
CALL TO ACTION: To stay up-to-date on the state
hoopla with the banning of vaping in vape shops.
of affairs in North Dakota and to voice your opin-
Well, it’s in all public places. We protested for
ion on HB 1186, visit http://goo.gl/rDnlrM.
about two weeks trying to get the exemption
sive level. I’ve seen people that were smoking
NEW YORK
CALL TO ACTION: To stay informed about the state
for vape shops because obviously our business
New York City has the strictest minor law in the country, with the purchase age set at under 21.
OHIO
model revolves around that. We wouldn’t be able
Vaping also is included in the city’s Smoke-Free
Ohio Gov. John Kasich has proposed a new bud-
to fire off a device in the store and make sure it
Air Act, therefore not allowed in bars, restau-
get in that state that would levy a new tax on
was functioning properly. We protested, us and a
rants, offices, parks and beaches. SB 722 aims
vaping products. Kasich already signed a bill into
bunch of shops from the Portland area, for about
to restrict vapers even further, amending the tax
law last year that would prohibit sales to those
two weeks with no avail. Kinda lame. I try to stay
and public health law, effectively taxing e-cig car-
under 18. HB 64 states that each 0.1 ml of nic-
somewhat up to date because it does affect me
tridges at a 75 percent wholesale tax. In addition,
otine-containing e-liquid would be taxed at the
and my job. How do I feel about it? I am all for
Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing for the ban of
same rate as analog cigarettes. Kasich also wants
the regulation of e-cigarettes and its products to
all devices where cigarettes are prohibited.
to see cigarette taxes increased, therefore ulti-
a certain point. I think that minors should not be
VENDOR’S VOICE: “To be honest, I don’t think it’s
mately increasing e-liquid bottle taxes as well, if
allowed to buy products. I have no qualms with
a bad idea. If you’re in it for cloud chasing and
the law passes.
that decision. I think no one should be able to
being cool, then I think the 21 and up thing isn’t
VENDOR’S VOICE: “I think that there should be
vape inside of movie theaters or grocery stores,
a big deal, and I support it. If the law was 21+
some regulation in juice, just to make it safe for
or anything where the general public roam freely.
when I was younger, I probably wouldn’t have
everybody, but I don’t agree with the outlandish
I think that’s completely acceptable. I don’t vape
gotten into it, and I try to cater my business to
syntaxes that are being proposed in states that
in places where I wouldn’t smoke a cigarette, and
people that are vaping to try to quit smoking and
are going to jack prices and make it almost inac-
I think that’s perfectly fine, but to tax the hell out
not because it’s cool to do.” Alona Roshansky,
cessible for people to use as a smoking cessa-
of e-juice is pretty asinine when vaping has been
owner, Brooklyn Vaper
tion device. It’s become a hobby that I’ve become
such a life-changing experience for me and thou-
CALL TO ACTION: To keep a watchful eye on
really passionate about, and I don’t want to see
sands of others.” - Matt (Last Name Withheld),
and oppose SB 722, join CASAA’s call to action:
that be taken away.” - Kyle Meyers, employee,
manager, Division Vapor
http://goo.gl/laZ0Sr.
Top Notch Vapor
CALL TO ACTION: To gather and support your fel-
CALL TO ACTION: To voice your opinion on all
low vaper in Oregon, join the Oregon Vaper’s Ad-
NORTH CAROLINA
proposed Kasich legislation, contact his office at
vocacy Facebook group: http://goo.gl/03fDDl. To
North Carolina is the only other state besides Min-
http://goo.gl/TLWBKA.
oppose SB 415, contact Sen. Laurie Monnes An-
nesota that imposes an e-cig excise tax. The good
derson: http://goo.gl/SVXyVK. To oppose SB 417,
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