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New York Bans Electronic Cigarettes at Schools

New York has kicked electronic cigarettes out of school.

Gov. Cuomo on Tuesday signed legislation immediately banning the use of e-cigarettes at all public and private schools statewide. He says the ban will help broader efforts to combat teen smoking.

The ban covers school buildings, grounds and buses.

A state Department of Health survey released earlier this year found that e-cigarette use by high school students nearly doubled between 2014 and 2016 to more than 20 percent.

Copyright AP - Associated Press
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