City of
Placerville City Council Public Comment <[email protected]> No Single Use E Cig Ban
1 message
Brian Ramirez <[email protected]> Mon, Mar 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> I urge you to reject the proposed ban on single use e-cigarettes. Not even the state has such restrictive rules about this. I understand the intent to promote better health, but this ban would remove a safer alternative to cigarettes-yet cigarettes themselves would remain available. Research clearly shows that e-cigarettes are a much better option for smokers looking to reduce harm. The state has already banned flavored e-cigarettes, and banning even tobacco/unflavored ones makes no sense. This restriction would leave consumers, including myself, with fewer choices and could push many back to traditional cigarettes.
I understand that refillable would still be allowed, but for people my age, learning to replace parts and operate them properly is difficult. Many of my friends face the same challenge. Single use e-cigarettes provide a simple, accessible option that refillable devices do not.
Additionally, Mayor John Clerici previously stated that this ban is meant to reduce litter. However, I have not personally seen any single use e-cigarettes being littered at all. If environmental concerns are the reason, why are marijuana single use e-cigarettes exempt, despite having the same disposable design? I urge you to reconsider this ordinance and take a more balanced approach.
Sincerely,
Brian