Louisiana – Stop Tobacco AND Vapor 21!
A bill, HB 38, that would deny people who smoke between the ages of 18 – 21 access to safer alternatives is waiting to be scheduled for a hearing in the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice. Take Action!
UNITE. EDUCATE. PROTECT. FIGHTING FOR THE LOUISIANA VAPING INDUSTRY
Welcome to the
Louisiana Vaping Association
THE OFFICAL ORGANIZATION FOR LOUISIANA
THE LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION FOR VAPOR RETAILERS
Founded in 2015, the Louisiana Association of Vaper Retailers is the official trade organization representing the interests of Louisiana's local manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers of personal vaporizer technologies. We're glad to have you stand united with us - Welcome aboard!
LAVA IS SUPPORTED BY THE FOLLOWING LOUISIANA VAPOR RETAIL BUSINESSES
JOIN FORCES. GET OUR NEWSLETTER.
The Louisiana Association for Vapor Retailers is a Coalition of Small Businesses, Customers, Advocates, and Supporters of the Industry. Please Join Our Free Mailing List to Stay Informed About New Openings, Special Events and of Course Legislation Changes That Will Affect Your Rights.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE LEGISLATION DRASTICALLY INFLUENCING THE VAPOR INDUSRY.
FDA ROCKS VAPOR INDUSTRY WITH SWEEPING REGULATIONS
The Food and Drug Administration this morning gave the vapor industry a rude awakening when it issued sweeping regulations that deemed vapor products to be tobacco products.
The 499-page document places all vapor products under the jurisdiction of the Tobacco Control Act of 2007. Under the changes, vapor products including e-liquid containing no nicotine, will be held to the same requirements. Numerous vaping advocacy groups have already denounced the regulations. The American VapingAssociation, in a statement, referred to the regulations as “downright prohibition.”
The 499-page document places all vapor products under the jurisdiction of the Tobacco Control Act of 2007. Under the changes, vapor products including e-liquid containing no nicotine, will be held to the same requirements. Numerous vaping advocacy groups have already denounced the regulations. The American VapingAssociation, in a statement, referred to the regulations as “downright prohibition.”
LAVA'S MISSION. UNITE. EDUCATE. PROTECT.
“Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law' because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.” - Thomas Jefferson
THE 2016 LOUISIANA VAPING ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHRIS FLOWERS
PRESIDENT
HEATHER HUTTON
SECRETARY
ANTHONY KOLESA
PR & MEDIA
LAVA PROMOTES
COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
We work with government, industry, and individual stakeholders to support electronic cigarette laws reflecting the most recent health, business, and voter positions. Our state-wide network of activists, educators and advocates provides direct response to criticisms rooted in business competition, misinformation, and old data.
LAVA PROVIDES
PUBLIC EDUCATION
The health of our industry is predicated on transparency. Understanding this emerging market requires appropriate context. We provide businesses, media and voters with up-to-date technical, health and political information in order to support informed decision-making and responsible enjoyment.
LAVA BUILDS
MEMBER SUPPORT
We work with our members to offer public health and safety training, increase business exposure, and develop new statewide economic opportunities. We also require our members to adopt unified regulations regarding the production and sale of electronic cigarettes, and subsequently enforce that code.
CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The opinions contained herein are not a substitute for medical or legal advice. LAECR is not a neutral source of information, but advocates specifically for the Louisiana electronic cigarette industry.
