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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
JOINT RESOLUTION
1 OF 2016
Joint Resolution Supporting Legislation to
Regulate Electronic Cigarette Sales to Youth
Whereas, Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS),
also known as Electronic Cigarettes (E- Cigarettes), vapes, or vape pens,
typically contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance; and
Whereas, nicotine use during adolescence can disrupt
brain development and affect attention, learning, and susceptibility to
addiction; and
Whereas, a recent Salt Lake County
Health Department study of vaping liquids concluded a majority of the products’
listed nicotine content did not match the actual amount found; and
WHEREAS, fruit and candy-like flavored vaping liquids
are advertised with celebrities and music that are leveraged to
encourage youth interest in using electronic cigarettes; and
Whereas, electronic cigarette use among Utah youth
nearly doubled between 2013 and 2015 and is more than twice as high as adult
use; and
Whereas, including electronic cigarettes and other vaping products in the tobacco excise tax will be an effective deterrent to youth tobacco use through higher prices and revenue to fund vaping education outreach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City are supportive of legislation to regulate sales of electronic cigarettes and other vaping products to youth.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this 16th day of February, 2016.