Austin’s new e-cig ban starts Monday

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A new ordinance banning electronic cigarettes in public areas in the city of Austin will go into effect on Monday, July 3.
The Austin City Council voted to add e-cigarettes to the list of tobacco products banned in public places such as parks, city buildings and restaurants in June.
Council Member Ora Houston sponsored the resolution. “Austin Public Health has indicated for some time now about the public health benefits of not smoking. Period. And not smoking e-cigare