This resolution supports California Assembly Bill No. 762, which aims to ban the sale of disposable vapor inhalation devices that contain batteries. It also allows state departments to enforce this ban.
Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 762 (AB 762), introduced by Assemblymembers Jacqui Irwin and Lori Wilson, which would prohibit the sale of disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation devices and authorizes State departments to enforce this prohibition.
How it got here
The legislation originated from concerns about the environmental and health impacts of disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation devices, leading to the support of California Assembly Bill No. 762 by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Assembly Bill No. 762 was introduced to prohibit the sale of disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation devices in California.
AB 762 was amended to further clarify the definitions and enforcement mechanisms related to the prohibition of disposable vapor devices.
These organizations expressed support for AB 762, highlighting the public health and environmental issues associated with single-use vapes.
The Board adopted a resolution supporting AB 762, emphasizing its alignment with public health and environmental goals.
The resolution supporting AB 762 became effective without the Mayor's signature, following the Board's adoption.
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