Suffolk County Council Unanimously Passes Ban on "Disguised" E-cigs

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Dec.20.2023
Suffolk County Council Unanimously Passes Ban on "Disguised" E-cigs
Suffolk County Council in New York unanimously passes a bill banning the sale of "disguised" e-cigarettes resembling everyday items.

According to a report from Long Island, the Suffolk County Council in New York unanimously passed a legislation that aims to ban the "disguised" e-cigarettes. This bill seeks to prohibit the sale of electronic devices that closely resemble everyday items, including school supplies.

 

The proposal recommends imposing a fine of $1000 on stores that sell counterfeit products. A spokesperson for Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone stated that he plans to sign the bill, turning it into law.

 

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