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A no smoking or vaping sign from the US In the United States, different measures have been taken to regulate e-cigarettes. In March 2010, New Jersey became the first state to implement e-cigarette Minimum Legal Sale Age Law (MLSA) [ 290 ] and comprehensive indoor use ban in workplaces, restaurants, and bars.
The Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act, officially recorded as Republic Act No. 11900, is a law in the Philippines which aims to regulate the "importation, sale, packaging, distribution, use and communication of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products and novel tobacco products", such as electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products.
An electronic cigarette ( e-cigarette) or vape[ note 1][ 1] is a device that simulates tobacco smoking. It consists of an atomizer, a power source such as a battery, and a container such as a cartridge or tank. Instead of smoke, the user inhales vapor. [ 2] As such, using an e-cigarette is often called " vaping ". [ 3]
A vape shop[ notes 1] is a retail outlet specializing in the selling of vaping products, [ 27] though shops selling derived psychoactive cannabis products have increased in the United States since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. [ 28][ 29] There are also online vape shops. [ 30] A vape shop offers a range of vaping products. [ 31]
A pictogram used to denote a vaping ban. Laws regulating the use of electronic cigarettes, also known as "vaping", vary across the United States.Some states and municipalities prohibit vaping in every location where smoking is prohibited, while others contain more permissive laws or no laws at all regarding vaping.
A systemic study showed that increasing taxation, banning some flavors, sale licenses and label warnings on electronic cigarettes have decreased the incidences of youth vaping. [61] Although no single regulation has been found to be the most effective, having multiple regulations does make an impact in decreasing vaping among the youth. [61]
Vaping [notes 7] generates particulate matter 2.5 μm or less in diameter (PM 2.5), but at notably less concentrations compared to cigarette smoke. [55] Particle concentrations from vaping ranged from 6.6 to 85.0 μg/m 3. [53] Particle-size distributions of particulate matter from vaping differ across studies. [1]
Minimum age is 21. Minimum age is 19. Minimum age is 18. The minimum purchasing age for tobacco in the United States before December 20, 2019 varied by state and territory. Since December 20, 2019, the smoking age in all states and territories is 21 under federal law which was passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump.