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By Neil Doyle
BLOOMINGTON – State Senator Jason Barickman wants more research done on vaping and e-cigarette products, but he doesn’t think the industry should be completely banned.
Barickman told WJBC’s Scott Miller he has concerns with the vaping industry, in particular, targeting minors to use their products.
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“I think we can look at vaping and how it relates to minors and these products that are designed to entice and addict minors,” said Barickman.
The Bloomington Republican said there needs to be more education about the products.
“Vaping has evolved as an alternative for cigarettes. We need to be careful in the legislature to not overreact and create new unintended consequences,” he said.
Barickman said if vaping is outlawed, cigarette smoking could go up.
As of Thursday, the Illinois Department of Public Health has reported 69 cases of respiratory illnesses related to vaping.
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