The Greeley City Council was going to treat e-cigarettes just like tobacco cigarettes, but a couple of council members suggested holding off on a vote and get more information according to an article in The Tribune.
“We came up with the definition of an e-cigarette and treated it in the same manner as other cigarettes,” Assistant City Manager Becky Safarik said about a proposed update to the city’s code. “It is clearly a smoking activity that’s taking place. So we tried to include all the things that is part of that ordinance.”However, Greeley City Council members decided to hold off on making a decision. One business that sells vapor products has already opened in the city and a second is on the way. Several councilors, including John Gates, said they don’t like the notion of turning away businesses.“I don’t think it is council’s job to prohibit someone from opening a vapor lounge,” Gates said, pointing out that he agrees e-cigarettes should be banned from public places such as restaurants and bars. “If I don’t want to be exposed, I won’t go. It’s the same as a cigar bar.”
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