HALIFAX – The use of e-cigarettes would be banned from use in indoor public places under new legislation in Nova Scotia.
Health Minister Leo Glavine says the government wants to change the definition of smoke to deal with waterpipes and vapour from e-cigarettes.
He says the amendments introduced Friday to two separate laws would see e-cigarettes treated like cigarettes.
The changes would also ban stores from selling e-cigarettes to those under 19 and from displaying, advertising or promoting them.
The sale of flavoured tobacco would be banned as well.
Glavine says the steps are needed to address emerging evidence that e-cigarettes pose a health risk, especially to young people.
Social reaction mixed
Reaction on social media to the new legislation was mixed, with some calling e-cigarettes a good aid to quitting smoking, and others suggesting there is a risk of potential health problems that is still unknown.
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