The city of Houston outlawed vaping in public spaces Wednesday, amending Houston’s smoking ordinance to include electronic cigarettes.
Under the city’s smoking ordinance, business owners are required to post “no smoking” signs and enforce the ban on their premises, with violations bringing a fine of up to $2,000. They will not have to update signage, Villarreal said, but will be expected to confront patrons who violate the new rule by vaping in non-smoking areas.
“Most of the time when we get a complaint about an individual, the person is gone by the time inspectors arrive,” Villarreal said. “But if they are still there, we will educate them about the ordinance. If there is someone who plainly refuses, we will issue the citation.” Kyle Wray, manager of Artisan Vapor & CBD Houston, received text messages from employees soon after the vote, with some questioning how the ban would affect the vape store. Wray acknowledged concern in the vaping industry over growing pushback from lawmakers, but said he supports Houston’s ban as a matter of public health.
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