Recently, there has been media coverage about the safety of electronic cigarettes, which may be confusing and a bit scary.

History

Electronic cigarettes were intended to be a less-toxic (or “safer”) option to smoking tobacco cigarettes, but not a treatment to quit smoking. Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik invented the e-cigarette in 2003 with a patented ultrasonic technology. Hon Lik was inspired to invent this smoking alternative, because his father was dying from lung cancer. Since then, most e-cigarette manufacturers use a heating element that vaporizes the nicotine liquid instead.

Nicotine

It’s well documented that currently available treatments for smokers, nicotine replacement therapies such as patches and gums, are largely ineffective, with just a 7% success rate after 12 months. This is largely due to the fact that smokers aren’t just addicted to the nicotine; they are addicted to the actual habit and ritual of smoking a cigarette. It is a comfort system for them. That is even stronger than nicotine addiction. However, the greatest danger in cigarette smoking is not the nicotine. Nicotine, while highly addictive, is a stimulant similar to caffeine and not toxic in low, intermittent doses, which is why it can be used in nicotine replacement therapies. Nicotine, by itself, does NOT cause cancer, but is known to have some side effects. Cigarette smoke, on the other hand, contains more than just nicotine. It contains hundreds of toxic chemicals and dozens of known carcinogens. Hon Lik seems to have believed that there could be an option for smokers, to still have the act of smoking, while limiting exposure to the chemicals, toxins and carcinogens found in tobacco smoke. He had to have known that the smoker would still need relief from the nicotine addiction, so to get them to switch to the less toxic electronic cigarettes; he had to include doses of nicotine. The typical electronic cigarette liquid contains water, propylene glycol, glycerin, nicotine & food-grade flavoring.

Diethylene glycol

You may have heard that the FDA found traces (1%) of diethylene glycol in one Smoking Everywhere brand prefilled cartridge. Diethylene glycol is a highly toxic substance used in tobacco processing (and in anti-freeze) and is NOT used to manufacture electronic cigarette liquid. Because it used in tobacco processing, cheaper, less refined nicotine may become contaminated with traces of diethylene glycol. It is the most likely explanation of how one cartridge may have been contaminated. The other 17 cartridges were not found to have been contaminated with diethylene glycol. Many liquid manufacturers use U.S. made pharmaceutical-grade nicotine, the same as used in FDA-approved nicotine patches and gums and should not contain any diethylene glycol.

Propylene Glycol

Propylene glycol is commonly confused in the media with diethylene glycol as the toxic ingredient found in antifreeze. (Anti-freeze is actually most commonly made with ethylene glycol.) While propylene glycol can be found in some antifreeze, it is actually added to it to make it LESS toxic. “Antifreeze typically contains ethylene glycol as its active ingredient, but some manufacturers market propylene glycol-based antifreeze, which is less toxic to humans and pets. The acute, or short-term, toxicity of propylene glycol, especially in humans, is substantially lower than that of ethylene glycol. Regardless of which active ingredient the spent antifreeze contains, heavy metals contaminate the antifreeze during service. When contaminated, particularly with lead, used antifreeze can be considered hazardous and should be reused, recycled, or disposed of properly.” Propylene glycol is actually approved for human consumption by the FDA and approved for human inhalation by the EPA. It is a common ingredient in many foods and medicines, such as McCormick (and other brand) imitation food flavoring, toothpaste, cough syrup, hand sanitizer, lotions, cosmetics and more.

Tobacco-specific Nitrosamines

The FDA analysis found “tobacco-specific nitrosamines” in the samples tested. These nitrosamines are created during the curing and processing of tobacco and would be expected to be found, in trace amounts, in nicotine extracted from processed tobacco. In tobacco smoke, they are found in high concentration and are a leading cause of tobacco-related cancers. These carcinogens were found in much smaller amounts in the electronic cigarette liquid and are found in other tobacco and nicotine products, including chew, snuf, patches, gum and inhalers. A study at Oxford concluded that the highest levels of these nitrosamines are found in the reaction of tobacco smoke and minimal in NRTs. Levels of nitrosamines found in electronic cigarettes are at or below those found in NRTs.

Flavoring

Most companies use water-based, food-grade flavorings for their liquids. They make up a very small percentage of the total liquid content. These have been approved by the FDA for ingestion, but the effect of long-term inhalation has not been tested. Most of the ingredients in electronic cigarette liquid has been tested and approved for long-term exposure in humans, but not when they are all mixed together. There are also no set minimal standards for manufacturing and the FDA has not approved any liquid for sale or use. The FDA wants to classify electronic cigarettes as a drug and drug delivery device for smoking cessation and wants appropriate studies done to show that they are safe. It is unklnown if the FDA will compare the safety of electronic cigarettes to that of smoking tobacco cigarettes long term or to using NRTs short term, to quit smoking.

The following are symptoms associated with quiting traditional cigarettes. You may or may not expierence these symptoms when you quit using traditional cigarettes for the first time.

Mouth Ulcers

The Quit Ulcers are a common symptom of tobacco withdrawal, affecting many quitters. The ulcers can be very painful, but there are effective topical treatment gels. It has been suggested that high-dose vitamin therapy may also be effective. The ulcers or gum inflammation may start a week or more after tobacco cessation. They generally clear up after a few days or weeks. It may be possible that nicotine being absorbed through the mouth can also exacerbate this, as folks using nicotine gum have experienced these mouth sores although it would need to be shown that those using nic skin patches did not suffer so commonly. It may be that after ecig use, at first, drinking something to rinse the mouth out may help. This will get the nic (or perhaps flavorings or other materials) out of your mouth and not give it a chance to sit there and irritate your mouth tissues and make any sore worse, if this is in fact an issue. Note that PG is a bactericide and virucide, and used medically for that purpose, so that it is more likely to improve this type of symptom than worsen it. It is unlikely that ecig vapor from an e-liquid with PG in will affect the Quit Ulcers in any way except beneficially. However: Cinnamon flavoring in an ecig refill is known to cause or exacerbate this problem in some people.

The Quit Zits

common symptom of tobacco withdrawal is skin eruption, in the form of spots through to severe acne even in those who never experienced it when young. The 'quit zits' have no relation to ecigarette use. The bad news is that in some cases these eruptions last for months, for some who successfully stop smoking cigarettes (whether or not e-cigarettes are used). There has been some experimentation to see if various e-liquid ingredients may exacerbate the condition (such as PG or flavorings), as some e-cig users have questioned this, but without any solid results.

Headache, Nausea, Shakiness

These, together with irritability, inability to concentrate, poor sleep, depression and so on, are common nicotine withdrawal symptoms. If you are using a low-strength refill liquid and not absorbing as much nicotine as when you normally smoked, you can experience these withdrawal symptoms, which typically last only a few days to a week. Perhaps the use of a higher nic strength refill liquid might be a good idea temporarily, reducing the strength as needed. But: see V4

Coughing

Probably the most common symptom of tobacco smoking cessation, along with sputum / phlegm production. The severity and duration may depend on how heavy a smoker you were before switching, and how many cigarettes are smoked while transitioning to vaping.

Sputum, Phlegm

When quitting smoking, with or without using e-cigs, people find that their body starts coughing up all the junk they've been putting in - tars and other materials coating the surface of the lungs. This material is coughed up in the form of phlegm / sputum. Some folks find they start coughing up this junk within a week or two - some faster. The duration will vary, but most people were finding that the morning cough went away in the first week and the rest of the junk came up within the first month - but it's very common.

Heartburn, Acid Reflux

Some people have reported heartburn / acid reflux symptoms. This reported by those quitting who don't use an ecig, so it seems to be an occasional symptom of quitting. It is reported to go away eventually. There is a possibility that swallowed nicotine may cause or worsen this condition. Nicotine overdose is also implicated according to some reports - there is a hypothesis that nicotine causes the muscular valve at the top of the stomach to relax, in some people. NRT gum users are reported to see this issue more than others, so swallowed nicotine may be implicated. One way to live with it is to use Gaviscon liquid, an OTC (over the counter) med that coats the gullet and stops the acid burning. It's far more effective than pills for some people. Or, see your doctor and discuss proton pump inhibitor (antacid) meds - which is probably the best course of action.

Muscle Cramps and Aches

Some people report increased muscle pains. One theory is that the PG in eliquid breaks down into lactic acid, which needs to be eliminated from the body. Increasing water intake usually addresses this problem, whatever its cause. Not reported as much when using VG (vegetable glycerin) mixtures, but this is more than likely due to statistical probability since VG users are only a tiny number of total ecigarette users. The possibility of exacerbation due to ecig use is not proven. The problem with attributing muscle pains to lactic acid build-up caused in some way by ecigs is that all normal muscular lactic acid accumulation is topical, that is, if you work a muscle hard then that muscle alone accumulates lactic acid. Muscles are flushed out by natural processes and all lactic acid leaves via flushing, it is not possible for it to be introduced into a muscle even if that muscle is surrounded by others containing lactic acid. This is likely to be a tobacco withdrawal symptom.

Night Sweats

Some report night sweats, it is not known if this is a tobacco withdrawal symptom or not. It has been reported that an intolerance to PG may be implicated but this is not proven. A change to VG only use and the immediate cessation of night sweats would confirm it but this is not reported.

Diarrhoea

Again, this may be a tobacco withdrawal synptom although it has been claimed that intolerance to PG might be the cause. Once again, a switch to VG accompanied by the immediate cessation of diarrhoea would confirm it.

Hiccups

Hiccups are reported to be a symptom of nicotine OD, for some people. Because of this, and their common occurrence, they are also known as the 'niccups'. The idea that they may result from an alternative delivery path for the nicotine, via the mouth or gullet (ie swallowing it), is attractive to some people.

Hiccups are reported to be experienced by smokers and tobacco users, and are said to be more common among those who use chewing tobacco, Snus, or dissolvable tobacco tablets. It is further suggested that they swallow tobacco juice and hiccups may result. They are not common among pipe and cigar smokers, who are less likely to inhale or swallow smoke, or users of nasal snuff.

Bleeding Gums

A period of time when the gums bleed has been reported as an occasional symptom of quitting tobacco. Apparently dentists have confirmed this. It's also a symptom of vitamin C deficiency, which is not uncommon with a modern diet, so it may be wise to take vit C supplements in order to cover that possibility.

There is a modern trend to take aspirin daily for many years - decades, for some people; this is perceived as a risk-reducer for cardiac issues. If you habitually take aspirin then it may be worth asking your doctor if this might be implicated. A combination of tobacco cessation and chronic aspirin ingestion seems to occur in many reports of bleeding gums. A positive note is that the bleeding apparently ceases as the tobacco cessation event recedes into the past.

Thyroid Issues When Quitting Tobacco

There is discussion currently among the medical community about possible thyroid problems occurring after smoking cessation. It is not known how widespread this is or how serious. The appearance of thyroid problems soon after quitting is statistically higher than should occur, so there is a question whether smoking suppresses the symptoms of thyroid disease or whether quitting triggers it, or indeed if smoking causes or exacerbates it. This is uncommon so not a major issue for worry. Apparently weight gain or weight loss can be minor effects experienced by many, related to thyroid activity. This whole area is not fully understood so you should not read anything into our commentary, instead please ask your doctor.

The following are symptoms associated with Electronic Cigarette use. You may or may not expierence these symptoms when using Electronic Cigarettes for the first time.

Dry Throat, Sore Throat

Tobacco withdrawal produces a sore throat in some people. It is unknown why this occurs but perhaps cigarette smoke ingredients have some sort of preventative or anaesthetic effect, and stop the throat becoming sore during cigarette use, which it is easy to see could cause it. Some - but by no means all - suffer from a dry throat, or even a sore throat, when starting to use an e-cigarette due to the drying-out effect of PG. If a person suffers from both conditions: the tobacco withdrawal sore throat, and the e-cigarette new-user sore throat, then in rare cases a fiercely sore throat can result. PG is a humectant (attracts, ie 'sucks out' water) and when vaping the back of the throat gets coated. You can find that after sleeping, you wake up with a sore throat. Things that can help are drinking a glass of water before bed, gargling with a mouthwash to cut the PG coating before bed, drinking water throughout the day, using hard candies and drinking liquids with honey liquid through the day to keep your mouth moist - especially if you are a new user. An alternative for those who experience more throat dryness than normal is to change to a VG-based e-liquid, which normally solves the problem.

Cottonmouth

Extra-dry mouth or Xerostomia, commonly called cottonmouth, can be experienced by some. The obvious solution is to sip liquids, especially those that seem to assist the repair of dry buccal tissue such as blackcurrant juice (some acidic fruit juices may not be of much benefit). Of course, this may be problematic when travelling, so a throat lozenge may help. It appears that PG is more likely to cause this than the other two eliquid base materials (VG and PEG), so a change to all-VG liquid, or just a higher percentage of VG, may help.

Light Phlegm

It is not unusual for ecigarette users who ceased tobacco smoking several months previously to experience light phlegm, coughed up two or three times a day. It may be more pronounced with VG eliquids. This might be regarded as a beneficial effect since it allows the body to expel unwanted inhaled materials.

Headache & Racing Pulse

Also light-headedness, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), dizziness, slurred speech, hiccups, tingling of the extremities (fingertips, toes), jitters, teeth grinding - all these are reported as nicotine overdose symptoms. Sometimes we overestimate just how much nicotine we were getting with regular cigarettes, and underestimate how much we are vaping, particularly at the beginning. Racing pulse is the most common, slurred speech less so. Headache can be severe. Light-headedness plus tinnitus is described as the 'just come out of a loud rock concert' effect. Try cutting down the nic dosage in your cartridges or liquids or vaping less frequently. The nicotine strength can be easily reduced by adding some VG (Glycerine, USP - obtained from a pharmacy), although this will also reduce the flavor. It is said that some people experience one or other of the above symptoms even with a low nicotine liquid and find that switching to VG solves their problems, although such symptoms of PG intolerance are not widely believed to exist never mind be proven. It is more likely that such a reduction of the symptom/s (while staying at the same nic level) would be due to an intolerance to flavorings, colorings or similar used in an eliquid, and changing to a VG liquid simply removed those particular ingredients - see footnote.

Tachycardia & Insomnia

Racing pulse and inability to sleep are symptoms of nicotine OD that may be experienced by those who have never before had any symptom of excess nicotine consumption. It is not clear if these symptoms are due to a batch of e-liquid that was considerably stronger than labeled, or an eventual reaction to excess nicotine. The solution might be to reduce the nic strength to a minimum sufficient to produce the required results (removal of cravings, adequate life functionality, stress relief, etc.) and no more. Note that there is a huge range of tolerance to nicotine: some people report that 12mg liquid causes these types of symptoms for them, while others consume fairly large quantities of 36mg (or even higher) with no effects whatsoever. There are cases of users with 6mg liquid who reported that over-consumption was problematic, compared with a case of one user who vaped 60mg with no effects. There are many reports of people consuming 48mg in order to successfully convert to an e-cigarette. This appears to show that there is a factor-10 variance in nicotine tolerance between individuals - that is, some can tolerate a nicotine intake ten times higher than others. As a general policy, it is probably best to reduce the nicotine strength to the minimum needed. It will often be impossible to equate this to the amount smoked as for some reason there is no direct relationship, for many/most people. Also, the nicotine strength of the liquid can be reduced over time, for most people.

Intolerance to E-liquid Ingredients

A small number of people find they are intolerant to an ingredient and need to change the refill liquid they use.
- The most common source of minor intolerance issues is PG, the most common base or carrier liquid component. A large number of symptoms have been reported, from sore throat, dry skin, and itching - though since there has been no research of such topics, all statements are guesses/opinions. If you find that you are experiencing some sort of issue then the first thing to try is a higher percentage of VG in the liquid (i.e. less PG), or an all-VG liquid, to see if the problem disappears.
- A very small number or people report the reverse: an intolerance to VG. However, it should be carefully noted that not all glycerine can be used for e-liquid purposes. In particular it has been reported more than once that buying a cheap brand resulted in an adverse reaction. Note that only 'Glycerin, USP' bought from a pharmacy is recommended. VG can be made for industrial purposes and a cheap brand bought in a general store is unlikely to be of the best quality. If a reaction to VG is experienced, it would be worth trying another brand.
- Some are intolerant to other ingredients, and these are most likely flavorings or colors. The answer is to change to a different liquid or even a different supplier, and see if the problem persists.
- If you experience a strong reaction to a new liquid then don't use it any more - change to another liquid from another supplier. Some flavorings are obviously going to cause a reaction in a percentage of people because of the type of flavor and its known issues - cinnamon is an example. Some will have a reaction to it and this must be expected.

'Menthol Mouth'

It is reported that the use of large amounts of menthol-containing e-liquids can result in the deadening of taste for a period, with the result that all refills become tasteless for a while or until menthol use is reduced or ceased. Cinnamon is also implicated. Menthol may or may not be the cause since many report that all eliquids lose their flavor for a period. Another factor is the change in taste perception, mainly a loss of taste, caused by smoking, together with its return after tobacco cessation, and a possible period when taste goes dead for a time during the first few months off cigarettes even for those who have not used menthol.

Since we don't want to focus on just the negatives of tobacco cessation or e-cigarette use, here are some positive words from our experienced users.

First, most people adjust in the first week to symptoms. Dry throat and sore throat are easily remedied, and things like headaches or gas tend to go away quickly.

Sinuses clearing up. A wonderful thing when it starts happening. Your sense of smell starts to come back, stuffiness goes away, etc. You start noticing the smell of other people's smoke, or more subtle smells you've forgotten about as a smoker. The downside is you also start to smell the nastier smells too.

Smoker's morning cough going away. Most find that the annoying first thing in the morning coughing session goes away. Depending on how bad that was for you as a smoker, this is a definite milestone.

Deeper, clearer breathing. As your body clears all the toxins away, you start breathing deeper. Some folks report they get dizzy initially; perhaps due to taking in more oxygen and/or having no carbon monoxide intake. Many smokers actually breathe really shallow, especially if they've been smoking for a long while - so the change can be quite dramatic.

Smoke smell begone. No more stale smoke smell in your hair, your clothes, your home, your car. Downside is once your sense of smell comes back, you're prone to go on a massive cleaning spree - especially if you smoked in your home, you might find it smells unpleasant.

Although it doesn’t happen very often, some vapers have reported burnt or metallic tastes when using electronic cigarettes. There are a number of factors that can determine these off-putting aftertastes and we’re going to go through the most common.

The first thing that comes to mind when detecting an unpleasant taste is there must be something wrong with the e-liquid. It’s true that not all juices are of high quality, and it’s recommended you always source your stuff from a reputable vendor, but most times the burnt or metallic taste has less to do with the e-liquid and a lot more with the condition of the atomizer/cartomizer and the way you’re using the e-cigarette.

Electronic cigarette components don’t necessarily have to be old or overused to produce a fowl taste. In fact, often times, what you’re tasting are are manufacturing and machining residues on brand new atomizers or cartomizers. These include machine oil, coatings, traces of adhesives and coatings on the silica fibers of the wick. Sometimes e-cig consumables contain too much of these things and the e-liquid absorbs them giving you a nasty aftertaste. The best and safest way to get rid of it without damaging your unit is to burn through the residues by using the e-cigarette without inhaling. Just puff on it a few times and you’ll notice the bad taste begins to go away. There are other ways of removing the unwanted chemical stuff on your cartridges, if you’re not comfortable using them in their current condition. You can clear away the excess primer by blowing air from the top and bottom ends of the cartomizer, rinsing with alcohol and blowing again. It’s a very effective method, and beats soaking the parts in water or strong solvents that can affect their performance.

The burnt taste is usually caused by two major factors – a dry wicking material or gunk buildup on the atomizer coil. There probably isn’t a single electronic cigarette user who has never gotten at least a slight burnt taste. It happens every time your cartomizer/cartridge gets dry and the coil starts burning the filler.It’s important to regularly add more e-liquid as you vape, to prevent the polyfill material from getting burned. A clear indicator that you’re running low on juice is the drop in flavor and vapor production when you draw on the e-cig. Although it happens to a lot of vapers, those who ignore the slight burnt taste and continue to vape, will end up ruining the cartomizer. Once a large part of the filler material has burned, the nasty taste is virtually impossible to get rid of, and you need to use a brand new cartridge.

Most electronic cigarette companies will have you believe their cartomizers are disposable components meant to be thrown away after a single use, when in reality they can be refilled and used several times without any kind of difference in performance. But just like the classic atomizers, if you’re using a ticker, vegetable glycerin-based e-liquid, the coil will get covered in gunk residue pretty fast. If this happens, no matter how much e-liquid you keep adding, you’re going to get a disgusting burnt taste with every draw. That’s because every time the coil heats up, it keeps burning the gunk along with the juice. Fortunately, you don’t need to throw your atomizer/cartomizer away if you don’t mind getting your hands a little dirty. A simple rinsing will get rid of most gunk buildups, but in extreme cases you’ll have to use the dry burn technique, which basically means removing any filler from the cartomizer and heating up the coil until all the residue is charred making it easy to remove. It’s a painstaking process, ans commonly used on atomizers, not cheap cartomizers.

In some cases there is actually nothing wrong with the electronic cigarette or the e-liquid. New vapers tend to use the e-cigarette more than they need to and that sometimes mutes their taste buds, making it feel like they’re getting dry hits. Long-term use of menthol has been known to cause this more than other flavors, but it can happen with pretty much any kind of e-liquid that is vaped in excess. Regularly switching flavors is recommended to prevent taste bud muting from occurring. The good news is it’s only temporary and you’ll get you’re taste back in a week or two.

When making the switch from smoking cigarettes to the electronic cigarette, many new users are bewildered about how to chose a nicotine strength. But it needn’t be confusing. You can easily figure out what strength to start with by answering a few questions and then experimenting from there until you find what works best for you.

Nicotine Levels in E-Liquids

Most e-liquids come in several strengths: high, medium, low, and zero. But different companies may not have the same standards for strength so it’s important to look at the number of milligrams of nicotine. E-liquids commonly come in 24 mg, 18 mg, 12 mg, or 6 mg strengths among others.

Let’s take a look at a hypothetical “medium” strength e-liquid that contains 12 milligrams of nicotine. This means that there are 12 milligrams of nicotine per milliliter. 5 milliliters is about one teaspoon. So, if you use one teaspoon of e-liquid, you will have ingested a little less than 60 mg of nicotine. To give you a sense of how this compares, American cigarettes contain, on average, about 9 mg of nicotine each. However, when you smoke a cigarette, most of the nicotine is burned off or lost due to other inefficiencies so your body only actually ingests about 1 mg of nicotine per cigarette. So a teaspoon of 12 mg e-liquid is equal to about 60 cigarettes. However, inefficiencies in vaporizing make it likely that this number quite a bit less also, but studies have not yet been done to give us an exact number.

Your Smoking Habits

While it is helpful to have a sense of nicotine levels in e-liquid, it is more important to look at your own smoking habits as a guide. A light smoker who only smokes a few cigarettes a day can generally easily make the switch to a low nicotine level. A two packs per day habit on the other hand will probably require a high nicotine level to enable the user to get enough nicotine. Most people will fall in between and can pick a strength somewhere in the middle.

It is also important to consider your personal habits. How much and how often do you smoke? If you only like to take a few puffs here and there, you might prefer a stronger e-liquid to quickly boost your nicotine levels during your break. But if you like to puff continuously throughout the day, you may be better off with a lower nicotine content so you don’t ingest too much nicotine and make yourself sick. Or, perhaps you want to vary your nicotine levels for different situations. For example, you might find you like to use a higher strength after meals, but prefer a weaker e-liquid first thing in the morning. In this case, you will want to keep both a higher and lower strength e-juice on hand. Experiment until you find the strength that suits your personal habits.

More Is Not Always Better

New users of electronic cigarettes tend to choose very strong e-liquids the first time. They remember the pain and discomfort of withdrawal symptoms when they have tried to stop smoking cigarettes in the past and are afraid this will happen again during the switch to the electronic cigarette. More experienced users know this is not the case. The electronic cigarette can and does deliver plenty of nicotine, and with adequate nicotine levels in your e-juice you shouldn’t feel any withdrawal symptoms when making the switch.

Remember, you can always smoke more of an e-liquid that is a little too low for you, but if you get an e-liquid that is too high, you can make yourself sick or risk increasing your addiction to nicotine. Be alert for symptoms of nicotine overdose. The most common symptoms include headache, nausea, and dizziness. If you experience any of these symptoms discontinue use of all nicotine products and speak to your doctor. Avoid nicotine overdose by picking a sensible nicotine level for you. Don’t let fear of nicotine withdrawals cause you to pick a level that is too high.

The electronic cigarette can be an enjoyable and easy switch from smoking cigarettes, just remember to use common sense, experiment, and listen to your body.

This is a matter of state and local law. Many jurisdictions have modified their smoking ordinances to include e-cigarettes. Other areas have issued additional regulations specifically limiting or prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in public places. Look up the smoking ordinances in your area to find out what rules and restrictions are in effect.

In general, if the business states that it prohibits smoking, e-cigarettes are also banned. Businesses that will not hire smokers have often extended this restriction to users of any type of nicotine, including e-cigarette smokers.

This website is not intended to provide legal advice. Contact a legal professional in your area for a better understanding of the laws and their application in your location and particular situation.