A new bill introduced in Nebraska, U.S., would limit how local governments regulate electronic smoking devices under a bill heard by the state Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Feb. 17.

LB954, introduced by Senator Justin Wayne of Omaha, would prohibit counties and cities from passing ordinances or resolutions on electronic smoking devices that are stricter than those mandated by the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act.

That would include bans on certain smoking devices or flavors, according to the state's legislative website. Wayne said the bill would prevent a statewide patchwork of vaping regulations. This will make it easier for the industry to serve customers.

Sarah Linden, president of the Nebraska Vaping Suppliers Association, testified in support of the bill. The Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act allows vaping shop customers to sample products, but Lincoln and Grand Island have ordinances that prohibit indoor vaping under any circumstances, she said.

LB954 will standardize laws across the state and enable customers to try a variety of products before purchasing. "There's nothing worse than buying something and coming home and deciding you don't like it," Lyndon said.

Dave Watts, president of the Nebraska Medical Association, opposed the bill. State laws should apply equally to e-cigarettes and cigarettes, he said. "E-cigarette devices don't simply emit harmless water vapor to heat the material in the vaping device's chamber and create aerosols," Watts said. "Unlike water vapor, this aerosol contains nicotine -- ultrafine particles that can worsen asthma -- and a toxin known to cause cancer."

Maggie Ballard of Heartland Family Service also testified against LB954. Nicotine is a precursor to other addictions, and people with substance use disorders are better off without it, she said. Community members want to see fewer e-cigarettes, not more.

Also in opposition is Lash Chaffin of the Nebraska Municipal Coalition. He said the bill would deprive municipalities of the ability to regulate e-cigarettes as they see fit. The committee took no immediate action against LB954.

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