Pending before the New York legislature is a bill that would impose an outright ban on electronic cigarettes.  Opponents of  the bill note that FDA is on the verge of regulating e-cigarettes, and that a ban on the products is therefore unwarranted.

Also pending before the New York legislature is a bill prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to minors, although the vast majority of merchants already observe this practice.

Prospects for passage of both bills are considered slim.

For questions and/or comments, please contact Bryan Haynes, Troutman Sanders Tobacco practice partner, at 804.697.1420 or by email.