HALIFAX – The Nova Scotia government is considering amending a bill that proposes to ban flavoured juice in e-cigarettes following testimony from a number of ex-smokers who say the devices helped them quit.
Premier Stephen McNeil says he was moved by testimonials from many people who appeared before a legislature committee Monday and a departmental review of the submissions will consider potential changes to the proposed law.
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Health Minister Leo Glavine says any changes would likely involve the ban on flavoured juice and not a prohibition on the use of e-cigarettes and water pipes in indoor public places.
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Glavine says an amendment proposed by the NDP to remove an exemption for menthol-flavoured tobacco would also be considered.
He says he expects any amendments would come before the legislature as early as Thursday.
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