In some states (including PA. I check:
http://articles.philly.com/2014-07-09/news/51198401_1_e-cigarettes-new-law-devices),
there are some restrictions regarding e-cigarettes and public indoor space.

I feel that just treating it as a tobacco product is the best thing right
now since there are still a lot of studies to be done. Nonetheless, all the
unknown chemicals would be harmful.



James Madison University Graduate '13
Cooperstown Graduate Student '16



On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 3:51 PM, MR <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I have not encountered visitors trying it yet, but it should not be
> treated any differently than cigarette smoking.  Both involve introducing
> unknown particulates in the museum and create unknown hazards to the
> collections.
>
> > On Sep 3, 2014, at 2:54 PM, Valerie Seiber <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
> >
> > I am interested to know how other museums are addressing guests "vaping"
> or using electronic cigarettes inside the museum building. What has been
> your experience? What are your thoughts and opinions? If you allow guests
> to use these products, what has been the public perception among your staff
> or other visitors?
> > Thanks for your input!
> > Valerie
> >
> > Collections Manager
> > The Hershey Story
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