LOCAL LAW NO. O FOR 2024
A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING CHAPTER 242 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF CAMOUFLAGED VAPING DEVICES IN ALBANY COUNTY
Introduced: 9/9/24
By Cunningham, Willingham, McLean Lane, McLaughlin and Miller:
BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of the County of Albany as follows:
SECTION I. Article Creation.
Chapter 242, Article VII, Camouflaged Vaping Devices, is hereby created
SECTION II. ? 242-45 Legislative Intent and Purpose
This Legislature determines that the use of tobacco and vaping products (electronic aerosol delivery systems) can permanently damage developing adolescent brains as nicotine has been shown to change the way teen brains function, and adversely affecting the lungs, heart, kidneys and reproductive system, and has also been linked to increased feelings of depression, anxiety and stress among young people.
This Legislature further finds that vaping devices are now manufactured to look like highlighters, USB drives, ballpoint pens, smartphone cases and smartwatches to make electronic or e-cigarettes appear less harmful and more appealing to children and young adults.
This Legislature also determines that these predatory products are clearly targeted to minors and intentionally manufactured to look like school supplies or personal belongings to evade detection from administrators, teachers and parents.
Therefore, the purpose of this law is to prohibit all vaping products inclusive of vape pens disguised as everyday school supplies.
SECTION III. ? 242-46 Authority
This article is enacted by the Albany County Legislature pursuant to its authority to adopt local laws under the New York State Constitution Article IX and Municipal Home Rule Law ? 10.
SECTION IV. ? 242-47 Definitions
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Department: as defined in Chapter 242 ?242-20.
Commissioner: as defined in Chapter 242 ?242-20.
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