Electronic cigarettes (commonly referred to as e-cigarettes) are gaining in popularity as an alternative to traditional, tobacco-based cigarettes. With a rapid increase, health agencies<\/p>\n
nationwide are calling for a crackdown on the use of e-cigarettes in public. Whether you\u2019re a user of e-cigarettes or a public business looking to abide by the law, knowing the current regulations will help you know what\u2019s allowed and what isn\u2019t when it comes to electronic cigarettes. We\u2019ll help you make sense of the current state and federal laws regarding e-cigarettes, how they differ from <\/span>smoking laws<\/span><\/a>, and whether or not signage has the rule of law.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What are e-cigarettes and how do they differ from regular cigarettes?<\/b><\/p>\n An electronic cigarette is a device used to deliver concentrated nicotine into the body. Unlike cigarettes which burn tobacco to produce nicotine, e-cigarettes use a battery-powered vaporizer to turn liquid nicotine into vapor (also known as electronic nicotine delivery system – ENDS), which is inhaled and absorbed into the lungs. This process, called \u2018vaping\u2019, is often suggested as a safer alternative to smoking because of the absence of tobacco; but, <\/span>research is inconclusive<\/span><\/a> on whether or not e-cigarettes are less harmful than tobacco based cigarettes.<\/span><\/p>\n This video offers a clear explanation of the science behind both vaping and smoking.<\/span><\/p>\n