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.

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* 1. Are you a business owner or employee of a local business?

Yes

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* 2. If yes, indicate the type of business that you own or work for:

Vape shop

Bar

Retail

Marijuana retailer

Restaurant

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please identify areas that describe you (check all that apply):

Youth (under 18)

Parent (child under 18)

Parent (child over 18)

Adult (over 18, non-parent)

College Student

Public Schools (staff)

Other (please specify)

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* 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.)

Yes

Not Sure

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* 5. Do you support vape-free parks?

Yes

Not Sure

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* 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 possession of vapor products (electronic smoking devices, e-liquids, and other unregulated nicotine delivery products) by minors Yes	Prohibit possession of vapor products (electronic smoking devices, e-liquids, and other unregulated nicotine delivery products) by minors No	Prohibit possession of vapor products (electronic smoking devices, e-liquids, and other unregulated nicotine delivery products) by minors Not Sure
Prohibit vapor product sales to minors by requiring photo ID checks to verify age of purchaser	Prohibit vapor product sales to minors by requiring photo ID checks to verify age of purchaser Yes	Prohibit vapor product sales to minors by requiring photo ID checks to verify age of purchaser No	Prohibit vapor product sales to minors by requiring photo ID checks to verify age of purchaser Not Sure
Require sellers to restrict youth access by placing vapor products behind counter	Require sellers to restrict youth access by placing vapor products behind counter Yes	Require sellers to restrict youth access by placing vapor products behind counter No	Require sellers to restrict youth access by placing vapor products behind counter Not Sure
Prohibit sampling of vaping products	Prohibit sampling of vaping products Yes	Prohibit sampling of vaping products No	Prohibit sampling of vaping products Not Sure
Prohibit use of vending machines for sales of vapor products unless located in area where minors are prohibited	Prohibit use of vending machines for sales of vapor products unless located in area where minors are prohibited Yes	Prohibit use of vending machines for sales of vapor products unless located in area where minors are prohibited No	Prohibit use of vending machines for sales of vapor products unless located in area where minors are prohibited Not Sure
Prohibit the use of coupons except when used in person and when ID is checked	Prohibit the use of coupons except when used in person and when ID is checked Yes	Prohibit the use of coupons except when used in person and when ID is checked No	Prohibit the use of coupons except when used in person and when ID is checked Not Sure
Require restrictions that reduce advertising exposure to youth	Require restrictions that reduce advertising exposure to youth Yes	Require restrictions that reduce advertising exposure to youth No	Require restrictions that reduce advertising exposure to youth Not Sure
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 that state sales of vapor products are prohibited to persons under the age of 18 Yes	Require retailers to display signs that state sales of vapor products are prohibited to persons under the age of 18 No	Require retailers to display signs that state sales of vapor products are prohibited to persons under the age of 18 Not Sure
Require retailers to display signs about the harmful effects of nicotine and to keep away from children, at the point-of-sale	Require retailers to display signs about the harmful effects of nicotine and to keep away from children, at the point-of-sale Yes	Require retailers to display signs about the harmful effects of nicotine and to keep away from children, at the point-of-sale No	Require retailers to display signs about the harmful effects of nicotine and to keep away from children, at the point-of-sale Not Sure

Whatcom County Survey on E-Cigarettes & Vaping

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* 1. Are you a business owner or employee of a local business?

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* 2. If yes, indicate the type of business that you own or work for:

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* 3. Please identify areas that describe you (check all that apply):

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* 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.)

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* 5. Do you support vape-free parks?

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* 6. Would you like to see a local vaping ordinance include any of the following:

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* 7. What else do you think should be included in a local ordinance to effectively prevent youth from smoking and vaping?

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* 8. How would prohibiting vaping in public places impact you?

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* 9. Are there any specific issues that you would like evaluated while this regulation is being considered?