The AMA cited a surge in underage teen use of e-cigarettes The American Medical Association on Tuesday called for an immediate ban on all electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. The group adopted the sweeping stance at a policy-making meeting in San Diego. It aims to lobby for state and federal laws, regulations or legal action to achieve a ban, but the industry is sure to fight back. The AMA cited a surge in underage teen use of e-cigarettes, which typically heat a solution that contains nicotine. "It's simple, we must keep nicotine products out of the hands of young people." Dr. Patrice
Policy and Legal
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Hemp Policy & Legal
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Producers
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The Vaping Crisis
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Banking, Finance & Real Estate
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International
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Medical Marijuana
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Science and Technology
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