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Whatcom County Survey on E-Cigarettes & Vaping

Background:  Youth e-cigarette and vaporizer use has risen significantly in Whatcom County over the past few years.  The Health Department is collecting public feedback from Whatcom County residents about potential policy options that could help to protect youth and the larger community.

Directions: Please check boxes for your responses.  Feedback will be collected until April 30, 2016.
1.Are you a business owner or employee of a local business?(Required.)
2.If yes, indicate the type of business that you own or work for:
3.Please identify areas that describe you (check all that apply):(Required.)
4. Do you support expanding the Smoking in Public Places (SIPP) law to prohibit vaping?  (The SIPP Law prohibits smoking in all restaurants, bars, and indoor workplaces, etc.)(Required.)
5.Do you support vape-free parks?
6.Would you like to see a local vaping ordinance include any of the following:
Yes
No
Not Sure
Prohibit possession of vapor products (electronic smoking devices, e-liquids, and other unregulated nicotine delivery products) by minors 
Prohibit vapor product sales to minors by requiring photo ID checks to verify age of
purchaser
Require sellers to restrict youth access by placing vapor products behind counter 
Prohibit sampling of vaping products 
Prohibit use of vending machines for sales of vapor products unless located in area where minors are prohibited
Prohibit the use of coupons except when used in person and when ID is checked
Require restrictions that reduce advertising exposure to youth 
Require retailers to display signs that state sales of vapor products are prohibited to persons under the age of 18
Require retailers to display signs about the harmful effects of nicotine and to keep away from children, at the point-of-sale 
7.What else do you think should be included in a local ordinance to effectively prevent youth from smoking and vaping?
8.How would prohibiting vaping in public places impact you?
9. Are there any specific issues that you would like evaluated while this regulation is being considered?