Outlining the basics of e-cigarettes in general and in relation to the California economy, legislation and Federal regulation; plain English explanation of vaping fundamentals with references.

1. California and e-cigarettes 2014California and e-cigarettes 2014
Year of the Vape
Kathleen O'Connor
LakeOfVape.com » 707.280.8570 » 707kath@gmail.com

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VAPE - Definition
VAPE (verb): to vape; vaping
Using a personal vaporizer device and accessories.
VAPOR (noun): liquid heated until it becomes micro droplets that are
so light they mix with air.
VAPER (adjective): anyone who vapes using a personal vaping device.
E-Liquid: Composed of various percentages of propylene glycol,
glycerin, food grade flavors and sweeteners, USP grade nicotine. E-
liquid does not require all these components.
“e-juice/juice”: slang for e-liquid

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Combustion v. Vapor
Smoke comes from combustion. Burning tobacco leaves has
been studied and shown to contain many toxins and linked
to cancers. There is a chemical change to the tobacco leaves
when they are BURNED.
Vapor: when a liquid is heated high enough to create steam.
Example: when you wash with hot water and scented soap,
the steam is mostly water with the scent of soap.

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E-Liquid Demystified
Nicotine is not a carcinogen. Raw nicotine comes from the Nightshade family of plants with
tobacco leaves containing the highest concentration.
Processed extracted nicotine is purified to 99% in controlled lab environments. It is
suspended in either alcohol or polypropylene glycol where it is sold in bulk to companies.
This pharmaceutical grade nicotine used in lozenges, gums, patches, inhalers, and nasal
sprays.
All pharmaceutical grade liquid nicotine is extracted and processed and must pass testing
to get the “USP” label.
Vegetables from the Nightshade Family

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First: what are we talking about
First Generation “cig-alikes” are
often what most people think of when
they hear the term “e-cigarette.”
These devices are of poor to fair
quality and of limited use. The most
expensive and least effective way to
“vape.”
Third Generation vaping devices allow
the user to control all aspects: the
type of e-liquid used, the battery
strength, the volume of e-liquid and
the power to heat the e-liquid. Parts
are re-usable and replaceable and are
cost effective.
Rechargeable Li-on batteries.

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Perception v. Reality
Tobacco SMOKING is the #1 cause of death in the U. S.
2. Alcohol
3. Adverse Reactions to Prescription Drugs
4. Suicide
3. Homicide
6. All licit and Illicit Drug-Induced Deaths
7. Non- Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Such As Aspirin
Kathleen O'Connor

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Perception v. Reality
You would think that big organizations like The American Lung Association, The
American Cancer Society would be open to anything that is at as effective and
more affordable as the currently approved smoking cessation methods- that is
anything over 20% (I am aggregating short/long term groups here).
Not so. They are actively fighting and undermining vaping.
For a collection of these efforts in the media, see: http://alavsthr.wordpress.com/
Why are these groups and astroturf organizations working so aggressively to ban
vaping? While there is no public admission other than their “concern for public
health and for our children” there is also large sums of money involved. This of
course is my opinion from observation over a three year period reading and
listening to many arguments, to the language used, to the actions and intent of
these entities.

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Perception v. Reality – the Tropes
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“E-Cigarettes are a SERIOUS public health problem”
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“The vendors are secretly trying to hook youth onto e-
cigarettes with candy flavors”
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The vendors are advertising to youth, not adults
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Big Tobacco is driving the market
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Smoking is the same as vaping
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Nicotine addiction is dangerous for adults
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Combustion cigarettes are AS ADDICTIVE as personal vaporizer
devices using liquid nicotine

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Perception v. Reality – the Tropes
●
“E-Cigarettes are a SERIOUS public health problem”
The key word is SERIOUS- this triggers the ability to empower overreach and subjectivity in
place of empirical evidence and common sense when legislation is drafted.
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“The vendors are secretly trying to hook youth onto e-cigarettes with candy flavors”
This is silly. Look in the dairy aisle, look at adult beverages like flavored vodkas. Straw man
argument. Ask Jelly Belly, Inc. about how their business grew when Former CA Gov. & US
President Reagan championed their product.
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The vendors are advertising to youth, not adults
The “advertisements” used as evidence are from either publications for adults or specious at
best.
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Big Tobacco is driving the market
The DIY enthusiasts have been key in taking the initial cig-alike invented by Hon Lik in the 50's
to the current generation of advanced personal vaping devices committed vapers use today.
Cig-alikes are a very niche market, aimed at the initiate, the uninformed.

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Perception v. Reality – the Tropes
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“Smoking is the same as vaping
There is no possible way you can equate a combustion tobacco product with a
device that heats liquid to steam for inhalation. None. The fact that the analog
cigarette contains nicotine in the raw form and the vaping device liquid may or
may or may not contain USP liquid nicotine is not equal.
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Nicotine addiction is dangerous for adults
Nicotine in low doses is used much the same as coffee/caffeine. It can both be a
stimulant and have a calming effect. It is a social lubricant, an aid in
concentration and has promise in the arena of brain chemistry disorders like
Alzheimer's disease and mood disorders.
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Combustion cigarettes are AS ADDICTIVE as personal vaporizer devices using
liquid nicotine
Commercially rolled cigarettes are treated with additives

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Common Myths
Vaping is a Gateway To Smoking
Minors are not legally allowed to smoke anything.
The results of the study-that-is-not a study have been repeated over and over. It still
doesn't make it true. The survey results are based on a small subset of ALL minors,
and from those, a small subset who volunteered to participate in a carefully worded
survey that did NOT specify which came first, regular smokes or e-cigarettes.
Second-hand vapor is dangerous
Nicotine has the same effect on your body as caffeine. The toxins and and
carcinogens are created when tobacco leaves are burned, changing their chemical
makeup. Holding tobacco leaves/concentrations against soft tissue for extended
periods of time is of great concern as well.
Vaping Is As Bad As Smoking
Inhalation toxicology states: “Electronic cigarettes produce very small exposure
relative to tobacco cigarettes. The study indicates no apparent risk to human health
from e-cigarette emissions based on the compounds analyzed.

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Common Myths
E-Liquid Contains Anti-Freeze
Propylene Glycol (PG), and ingredient deemed GRAS (Generally Recognized
as Safe) by the FDA. In fact, it is ADDED to anti-freeze to reduce it's toxicity
if ingested.
Nicotine Causes Cancer
Nicotine has the same effect on your body as caffeine. The toxins and and
carcinogens are created when tobacco leaves are burned, changing their
chemical makeup. Holding tobacco leaves/concentrations against soft tissue
for extended periods of time is of great concern as well.
Vaping Is As Bad As Smoking
Liquid nicotine does not contain the over 4,000 chemicals created when
burning tobacco cigarettes. There are several chemicals in e-liquid,
HOWEVER they are in very small quantities that they can't be measured.
That includes the exhalations. See:

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Common Myths
E-Cigarettes don't help people quit smoking
Dr. Siegal breaks it down, detail by detail. No matter how often anti-nicotine
proponents say that vaping does not work as an effective smoking cessation
tool does not make them right.
See:
http://www.ecigadvanced.com/blog/misrepresented-research-used-to-show-e
-cigs-dont-help-smokers-quit/
Nicotine has the same effect on your body as caffeine. The toxins and and
carcinogens are created when tobacco leaves are burned, changing their
chemical makeup. Holding tobacco leaves/concentrations against soft tissue
for extended periods of time is of great concern as well.
Vaping Is As Bad As Smoking
Liquid nicotine does not contain the over 4,000 chemicals created when
burning tobacco cigarettes. There are several chemicals in e-liquid, HOWEVER
they are in very small quantities that they can't be measured. That includes
the exhalations.

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Addressing Legislation
As of July 7. 2014 California has Senate Bill 648 authored by Ellen Corbett and it only
addresses restriction of minors access to vending machines at this time.
Assembly Bill 1500 authored by Roger Dickinson relies upon the key words “serious
public health problem”; candy flavors; would add to the cost of mail shipment
vaping goods (not just e-liquid containing nicotine), would require an adult to
present picture ID that met specific requirements in order to sign for the deliveries
in person at the time of delivery. This burden is a huge barrier to those whose time,
income, geographic location inhibit their access to this affordable NRT.
The SMOKE Act authored by Jackie Speier is a redundant Bill and targets the
previously mentioned tropes about flavors, youth, e-cigarettes, and advertising.

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Addressing Regulation
Currently, the industry is not the “Big Tobacco” behemoth that the main stream media reports.
Their e-cigarette products are a minimal aspect of the vaping industry.
The true vendors of the vaping industry are the US crafters of e-liquid and vendors of third
generation and custom model personal vaping devices.
AEMSA [American E-liquid Manufacturers Standards Association] is already being proactive in this
matter with clear labeling, childproof caps, the correct type of plastics to store the product and
product handling procedures.
Every responsible vendor and vaping consumer agrees: no minor should have access to vaping,
smoking or any other adults only consumable.
Online sales are vetted the same as any other adult only product.
The FDA and the Tobacco Control Dept. are still working out if e-liquid even qualifies as a
tobacco product. Currently the other uses of liquid nicotine do not.Currently the other uses of liquid nicotine do not.

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CA Health & Safety §104556​ ​ ​
“Cigarette” means any product that contains nicotine, is intended to be burned
or heated under ordinary conditions of use, and consists of or contains
(1) any roll of tobacco wrapped in paper or in any substance not containing
tobacco
(2) tobacco, in any form, that is functional in the product, which because of its
appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging and labeling,
is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as a cigarette or
(3) any roll of tobacco wrapped in any substance containing tobacco which,
because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its
packaging and labeling, is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as
a cigarette described in this section.
“Cigarette” also includes “roll-your-own” tobacco, meaning any tobacco which,
because of its appearance, type, packaging, or labeling is suitable for use and
likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as tobacco for making
cigarettes. For purposes of this definition of “cigarette,” 0.09 ounces of “roll-
your-own” tobacco shall constitute one individual “cigarette.”

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Other States and Municipalities
While other States and municipalities have enacted restrictions and bans,
treating personal vaping units the same as traditional tobacco products
doesn't make it right.
In fact, this is likely to cause expensive back-tracking to undo these
measures when the real science and logic comes to the fore. The “me too”
ordinances, regulations and taxation will not stand up in court based on the
facts. PERCEIVED FEAR is not equal to actual worst case situations. The
proportions are highly imbalanced in regards to the magnitude of benefit v.
the subjective.

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Effects on the local Economies
Increased contribution to local City, Property, County, and State
taxes
Employment and new small business starts (See SBA Letter to FDA-
CTP* regarding the economic dynamics of the e-cigarette Industry)
Providing goods to visitors to increase their enjoyment of their
stay and improve the opinion of the city to out-of-town visitors
Improve the quality of life for residents and visitors alike
Reduction of unsightly debris from combustible cigarette waste
*US Food and Drug Administration – Center for Tobacco Products

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More on safety
With concern about multi-year tinder dry conditions and the
below average rainfall, residents in the rural and semi-rural are
especially vulnerable to raging wildfires even in winter.
Also in these areas, there are more people living in mobile
homes. Seniors and others on a fixed income or of limited means
do not take the precautions that homeowners are required to do
with creating firebreaks, clearing garbage, brush and other
accumulated items that will readily burn.
Sadly, those folks using oxygen tanks and still smoke have the
extra hazard of accidental explosions.
People still flick their burning cigarettes out of moving vehicles,
starting wildfires.
These are the preventable types of disasters.

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Glossary
Atomizer -”atty”: turns liquid to vapor
with heating coils
IMR Battery: Currently the preferred
type of Li-on (Manganese) rechargeable.
Charger: the necessary accessory to
recharge the vaping device battery
SAFELY- A quality charger has built-in
safety features that prevent damage.
Battery: Powers the atty. Comes
primarily in Li-on IMR for stability
(see thermal runaway)
eGO/510: the most common type of re-
chargeable low budget battery in
combination with clearomizers and small
tanks.
Thermal Runaway: Battery overheats and
catches fire. A laptop battery is actually
a series of batteries wired together-they
will light each other on fire sequentially.
Drip tip/tip: the part you put your lips
on. Can be metal, composite; a side
industry of hand crafted items is very
popular.
Variable Voltage/Variable Wattage
VV/VW: Advanced Vaping Devices detect
your atty resistance automatically. Also
manually adjustable.
Clearomizer: similar to a tank, but holds
typically 1.6 ml of fluid. Usually plastic.
Flavor can be poor to good.
Cloud Chasers: Enthusiasts who strive to
create the most fog with their vaping
gear
Cartomizer: Used on disposable and
other cig-alikes. Generally not reusable.
Contains both atomizer and tip in one
casing.
Flavor can range from awful to fair. Not
cost effective for regular users.
E-liquid: Combination in various
proportions of propylene glycol,
glycerin, flavoring, and may or may not
have a small amount of USP grade
nicotine
Glycerin: Can be derived from
vegetables or synthetically. GRAS liquid
used to create the fog/vapor.
Tank: Re-usable, rebuildable and highly
cost effective. Can hold upwards of 5 ml
or more of liquid. Usually Pyrex glass.
Propylene Glycol: A GRAS liquid used in
products to carry flavor.
GRAS: An FDA term used when referring
to edible products Generally Recognized
As Safe.

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My Own Benefits of Vaping
I no longer stink up the house, my hair, my clothes, etc.
Improved relations with loved ones and friends
A true alternative to smoking cigarettes w/out all the baggage
I have a much more control over how, what, and where I vape
I don’t have smoker’s hack, inflamed sinuses and overall improved quality of life.
Major decrease in fire hazard which is extremely important where I live!
I save money
I get a plethora of flavors to try (crafted in the US by small businesses)
I don’t miss anything from smoking commercial tobacco cigarettes.
Here's the stories of tens of thousands of others: #IMPROOF

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Links
CA Senate Bill 648: http://legiscan.com/CA/bill/SB648/2013
CA Assembly Bill 1500: http://legiscan.com/CA/bill/AB1500/2013
SMOKE Act:
http://speier.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1460:congresswomen-speier-introduces-smoke-act-to-reg
ulate-e-cigarette-products&catid=20&Itemid=14
Redundant advertising, labeling and related verbiage regarding minors, small children and nicotine.
http://lakeofvape.com/2014/04/epa-fda-pg-harmless-to-children-minnesota-vapers-advocacyminnesota-vapers-advocacy/
Trade Groups
http://sfata.org - http://www.vistatruth.org/ - http://aemsa.org
Consumers and Vendors
http://casaa.org - http://vapingmilitia.org -http://facebook.com/groups/CAVapers - http://facebook.com/groups/NorCalVapers