To all the vapers and vaperettes in New York, you’re going to want to sit down for this one. New York state has just banned vaping indoors in public places. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that will place the same restrictions on e-cigarettes as regular old cigarettes. That means e-cigarettes and vaping are banned in indoor public areas such as restaurants, bars, and workplaces.
This follows a law that outlawed the smoking of e-cigarettes in all public and private schools that Cuomo signed in July.“These products are marketed as a healthier alternative to cigarettes but the reality is they also carry long-term risks to the health of users and those around them,” Cuomo said in a press release. “This measure closes another dangerous loophole in the law, creating a stronger, healthier New York for all.” The governor’s office added, “These factors could lead to long-term adverse health effects for e-cigarette users and bystanders.”
