E-cigarette ban in Philadelphia goes into effect Tuesday

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Monday, June 30, 2014
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Philadelphia's ban on E-cigarettes in public places starts at midnight.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia's ban on E-cigarettes in public places starts tonight at midnight.



The legislation prohibits the sale of e-cigarettes to minors and the use of e-cigarettes in workplaces, bars and restaurants.



The law also applies to vape pens, e-hookahs and e-cigars.



Businesses caught selling e-cigarettes or refilling cartridges to minors will be hit with a $250 ticket.


Philadelphia City Council voted 15-0 back in May to categorize e-cigarettes the same way that regular tobacco cigarettes are treated.



Similar restrictions are already in effect in cities including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.


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