Up until now, kids as young as 12 could light up using electronic cigarettes(read more), and it was perfectly legal, but that is about to change. The reason House Bill 2324 had wide bipartisan support is because many were unaware that these cigarettes were legal for minors to buy. However, that is no longer the case in Kansas. Shock and disbelief led to the crafting of the bill after Leavenworth County attorney Todd Thompson learned that minors, prohibited from buying traditional cigarettes, were easily obtaining electronic, low-tar versions.
"We had heard that there was a trend in schools that they might be buying electronic cigarettes and they don't look like actual cigarettes. They look like ink pens and USB ports," Leavenworth County attorney Todd Thompson said. Thompson believes that likely added to the novelty of these electronic cigarettes. "We worried about the children being addicted and then turning around and becoming addicted to more serious substances," Thompson said. After writing the bill, Thompson presented it to Representative Melanie Meier; KS, (D), who pushed for a hearing which led to its passing.
Gov. Sam Brownback later signed it into law. "Everybody thought, 'Gee, who would've thought kids could buy these anyway?' It seemed like a no-brainier," Rep. Melanie Meier said. "It is basically a nicotine delivery device, and we don't think that nicotine is the right thing kids should be ingesting." Owners and managers of several convenience stores say minors have no business buying electronic cigarettes.
Комментариев нет:
Отправить комментарий