NYC Mayor Bloomberg Expected to Target E-Cigs Soon

摘要

NYC's Michael Bloomberg is said to be readying a proposal to eliminate electronic cigarettes from Gotham on a broad basis. Sales, advertising and public use could all be affected, according to unconfirmed press reports. The proposed regulations would be forthcoming through the New York City Council. In short, the NYC plan is to classify e-cigs as a tobacco product, which would remove the consumer freedoms and much of the allure of e-cigs as a alternative to smoking. The City of New York would likely seek additional tax revenues from e-cigs.