Georgia Restrict Vaping in Public Spaces

On Feb 15, the state Senate in Georgia passed Senate Bill 47, which regulates vaping in the same way the state already regulates smoking. 

According to Georgia’s 2005 Smoke-Free Air Act, people are not allowed to smoke indoors in public places, but it excludes some areas, including tobacco stores and bars. In addition, the Georgia senators advanced a bill to raise the state tax on vaping and tobacco products. A person who violates the law commits a misdemeanor and can be fined $100 to $500. 

The state Department of Public Health is supporting the measure. 

Sen. Chuck Hufstetler, a Republican, was trying to keep the change as simple as possible. "Some people would say that vaping is safer because of the lack of tar; others would say that the ultrafine particulates in the aerosol make it worse. This isn't to argue that either way," Hufstetler said.

 
Reference: 

Georgia Moves to Ban Vaping in Public Spaces 

Georgia senators advance bill to restrict vaping in public spaces

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