A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes and flavored e-liquids and conducting outreach regarding the availability of smoking cessation services

Summary

This bill would ban the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes and flavored e-liquids in New York City, including mint, menthol and wintergreen electronic cigarettes and e-liquids. This bill also creates a presumption that an electronic cigarette retail dealer in possession of six or more flavored electronic cigarettes, or more than 12 fluid ounces (or 354.882 mL) of e-liquids, has intent to sell or offer for sale. The bill also requires DOHMH to conduct a public information and awareness campaign to educate the public regarding the availability of smoking cessation services.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council