San Francisco Rejects Vote on Apartment Smoking and Vaping Ban
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors approved a controversial proposal by a narrow margin that bans smoking and vaping in multi-unit private apartment buildings across the city. The board voted 10 to 1 in favor of an ordinance proposed by Board President
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors narrowly passed a controversial proposal that bans smoking and vaping in multi-unit private apartment buildings within the city limits.<\/span><\/div>
The Board voted 10 to 1 in favor of an ordinance proposed by Board President Norman Yee, which prohibits smoking and vaping in private residences, even if the home is rented or occupied by the owner.<\/span><\/div>
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Supervisor Dean Preston was the only vote against Yee's measure.<\/span><\/div>
Earlier reports from the AP and Vaping Post indicated that Preston said the proposal could negatively impact long-term tenants who signed leases before landlords began banning indoor smoking.<\/span><\/div>
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The action was taken on December 1, and the proposal to approve the measure was ultimately read.<\/span><\/div>
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However, with a narrow majority of 6 to 5, Supervisor Aaron Peskin managed to obtain a request to send Yee's proposal back to committee for further study on the personal impact of the ban on low-income tenants.<\/span><\/div>
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Like the legislation proposed in San Francisco, the bill requires two votes in favor to pass the Board of Supervisors.<\/span><\/div>
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The Democratic Mayor of London must then sign the bill into law, further delegating the responsibilities of the bill to the relevant departments.<\/span><\/div>
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San Francisco is the first city in the U.S. to completely ban the sale of e-cigarettes. The measure to ban smoking and vaping in apartments is the latest attempt to strictly regulate these behaviors, as there is a misleading perception that e-cigarettes are as dangerous as, or even more dangerous than, traditional combustible tobacco cigarettes.<\/span><\/div>
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Further action on the proposal is expected in the coming weeks.<\/span><\/div>
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Vaping Post contacted Mayor Yeman's office for comment. No response was received.<\/span><\/div>
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