New policy prohibits use of e-cigarettes at Public Health facilities

Publication Date: 2014-02-20

• Author:Michelle Conerly
• Publication:Pacific Daily News

The Department of Public Health and Social Services has prohibited the use of electronic cigarettes in all Public Health facilities and vehicles.

According to a press release, the Smoke-Free policy was effective on Feb. 12.

Electronic cigarettes, a vapor based delivery system for nicotine inhaled directly into the lungs, are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.