Georgia Senators Take Action to Restrict E-Cigarettes in Public Places

Feb.17.2023
Georgia Senators Take Action to Restrict E-Cigarettes in Public Places
Georgia senators limit e-cigarettes in public places, joining the state's 2005 "Smoke-Free Air Act.

Senators in the state of Georgia in the United States are taking action to restrict the use of electronic cigarettes in public places.


On Wednesday, the State Senate passed Senate Bill 47 with a vote of 51 to 3. The bill regulates electronic cigarettes in the manner already established in the state. According to Fox News, the bill will now be submitted to the House for further discussion.


In 2005, the state of Georgia passed the Smokefree Air Act, which prohibits smoking indoors in many public places. However, certain establishments such as tobacco shops, bars that only admit customers aged 18 or older, and private meeting rooms are exempt from the law.


Offenders committing minor crimes are subject to fines ranging from $100 to $500.


Last week, the Georgia State Legislature introduced a bill that would increase state taxes on e-cigarettes and other tobacco products, with the revenue going towards improving healthcare.


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