Alabama Senate votes to ban indoor vaping in public spaces
The Alabama Senate passed a bill banning vaping in indoor public spaces, expanding the state's existing Clean Indoor Air Act.Summary
The Alabama Senate has approved Senate Bill 9 (SB-9), which prohibits vaping in all indoor public spaces throughout the state. Sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen, the bill amends the 2003 Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, potentially renaming it the Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act in honor of the original law's sponsor. The ban encompasses locations such as restaurants, bars, shopping malls, public transportation, and taxis. Senator Allen emphasized the health risks associated with vaping, both for users and those exposed to secondhand vapor, and hopes Alabama will lead other states in adopting similar measures. While some vapers and business owners support the bill due to health concerns and the potential for negative influence on children, others argue that vaping is less harmful than traditional smoking and question the bill's effectiveness. Violators will face a $25 fine if the bill becomes law on October 1st.
(Source：Waff)
