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Nguyen, An (DOH Intern/Volunteer)

From: Rodrigo Garcia <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 2:35 PMTo: Davis, Michelle (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Executive Director Davis, I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Rodrigo Garcia PO Box 1080 Renton, WA 98057 [email protected]

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From: Rodrigo Garcia <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 2:35 PMTo: DOH WSBOHSubject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Members Board of Health, I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Rodrigo Garcia PO Box 1080 Renton, WA 98057 [email protected]

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Montano, Alexandra (DOH)

From: Rodrigo Garcia <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 2:35 PMTo: Montano, Alexandra (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Policy Analyst Montano, I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Rodrigo Garcia PO Box 1080 Renton, WA 98057 [email protected]

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From: Christa Garvin <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 6:11 PMTo: DOH WSBOHSubject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Members Board of Health, I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Christa Garvin 15611 NE 18th Ct Vancouver, WA 98686 [email protected]

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From: Christa Garvin <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 6:11 PMTo: Davis, Michelle (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Executive Director Davis, I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Christa Garvin 15611 NE 18th Ct Vancouver, WA 98686 [email protected]

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From: Christa Garvin <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 6:11 PMTo: Montano, Alexandra (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Policy Analyst Montano, I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Christa Garvin 15611 NE 18th Ct Vancouver, WA 98686 [email protected]

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From: Gary Gass <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 5:57 PMTo: DOH WSBOHSubject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Members Board of Health, I have been smoke free for 3 years and 7 months as the result of a stroke. I switched to vaping a chocolate mint vape. I have never felt better and I am doing fine. Don’t block the flavored vapes as I am afraid it will cause me to go back to smoking. I am doing really good now! I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Gary Gass 424 S Conway St Kennewick, WA 99336 [email protected]

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From: Gary Gass <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 5:57 PMTo: Davis, Michelle (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Executive Director Davis, I have been smoke free for 3 years and 7 months as the result of a stroke. I switched to vaping a chocolate mint vape. I have never felt better and I am doing fine. Don’t block the flavored vapes as I am afraid it will cause me to go back to smoking. I am doing really good now! I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Gary Gass 424 S Conway St Kennewick, WA 99336 [email protected]

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From: Gary Gass <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 5:57 PMTo: Montano, Alexandra (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Policy Analyst Montano, I have been smoke free for 3 years and 7 months as the result of a stroke. I switched to vaping a chocolate mint vape. I have never felt better and I am doing fine. Don’t block the flavored vapes as I am afraid it will cause me to go back to smoking. I am doing really good now! I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Gary Gass 424 S Conway St Kennewick, WA 99336 [email protected]

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From: Mark Gayman <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 2:34 PMTo: DOH WSBOHSubject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Members Board of Health, I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Mark Gayman 7208 Bronington Dr SW Tumwater, WA 98512 [email protected]

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From: Mark Gayman <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 2:34 PMTo: Davis, Michelle (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Executive Director Davis, I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Mark Gayman 7208 Bronington Dr SW Tumwater, WA 98512 [email protected]

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From: Savannah George <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 2:59 PMTo: Davis, Michelle (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Executive Director Davis, I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Savannah George 606 Madrona Beach Rd NW Olympia, WA 98502 [email protected]

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From: Savannah George <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 2:59 PMTo: DOH WSBOHSubject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Members Board of Health, I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Savannah George 606 Madrona Beach Rd NW Olympia, WA 98502 [email protected]

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From: Savannah George <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 2:59 PMTo: Montano, Alexandra (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Policy Analyst Montano, I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Savannah George 606 Madrona Beach Rd NW Olympia, WA 98502 [email protected]

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From: michael germano <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 8:38 PMTo: DOH WSBOHSubject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives to actual tobacco products.

Dear Members Board of Health, I used flavored vapor juices to stop smoking after 30 years, although I no longer smoke or vape it would have been impossible for me to stop withouth these products. Pmease educate yourself on what's really going on, also pmease remember how many vapors vote. I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, michael germano 27512 Sumner Buckley Hwy E Buckley, WA 98321 [email protected]

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From: michael germano <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 8:38 PMTo: Davis, Michelle (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives to actual tobacco products.

Dear Executive Director Davis, I used flavored vapor juices to stop smoking after 30 years, although I no longer smoke or vape it would have been impossible for me to stop withouth these products. Pmease educate yourself on what's really going on, also pmease remember how many vapors vote. I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, michael germano 27512 Sumner Buckley Hwy E Buckley, WA 98321 [email protected]

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From: michael germano <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 8:38 PMTo: Montano, Alexandra (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives to actual tobacco products.

Dear Policy Analyst Montano, I used flavored vapor juices to stop smoking after 30 years, although I no longer smoke or vape it would have been impossible for me to stop withouth these products. Pmease educate yourself on what's really going on, also pmease remember how many vapors vote. I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, michael germano 27512 Sumner Buckley Hwy E Buckley, WA 98321 [email protected]

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From: Christine Gillins <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 6:17 PMTo: DOH WSBOHSubject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Members Board of Health, I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Christine Gillins 515 2nd Ave NE Puyallup, WA 98372 [email protected]

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From: Christine Gillins <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 6:17 PMTo: Montano, Alexandra (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Policy Analyst Montano, I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Christine Gillins 515 2nd Ave NE Puyallup, WA 98372 [email protected]

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From: Jeb Gipson <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 5:20 PMTo: DOH WSBOHSubject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Members Board of Health, There has been too much Miss information in the news lately. Black market THC carts should not be confused with nicotine vape products which are within current legal regulations. I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Jeb Gipson 10804 NE Highway 99 Unit 35 Vancouver, WA 98686 [email protected]

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From: Jeb Gipson <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 5:20 PMTo: Davis, Michelle (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Executive Director Davis, There has been too much Miss information in the news lately. Black market THC carts should not be confused with nicotine vape products which are within current legal regulations. I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Jeb Gipson 10804 NE Highway 99 Unit 35 Vancouver, WA 98686 [email protected]

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From: Jeb Gipson <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 5:20 PMTo: Montano, Alexandra (DOH)Subject: Please protect my access to safer alternatives

Dear Policy Analyst Montano, There has been too much Miss information in the news lately. Black market THC carts should not be confused with nicotine vape products which are within current legal regulations. I am writing as a resident of Washington urging you to resist calls from well-meaning but misinformed activists to enact policies that would ban flavored, smoke-free alternatives to combustible tobacco. This "response" to the public health crisis around blackmarket oil-based cannabis products from states where marijuana is illegal and unregulated is not well-thought-out. It is a political response with potentially dire public health consequences. Specifically, I'm writing to ask you to reject Governor Inslee's order to ban vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. Prior to October 9th, I am encouraging you to work with experts, small businesses, and consumers in order to understand this issue from a public health and harm-reduction perspective. A productive path forward must include adequate representation from all stakeholders - especially nicotine consumers. Legal, regulated businesses play a vital role in ensuring that consumers have access to well-made products and keeping adult products out of the hands of young people. If these products are pushed into an underground market where there is no oversight or motivation to comply with sales age restrictions, purchasing and consuming nicotine will be unnecessarily dangerous. The recent outbreak of lung illnesses being broadly attributed to "vaping" by the CDC is a direct result of overbearing drug policy that encourages products to be made and sold by an underground, unregulated industry. Pushing currently legal nicotine products into such an environment might have similar results - including puting all consumers at greater risk. I along with my fellow members of Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) thank you for considering my comments on this issue. Please keep me informed of developments in this matter. I look forward to your response on this issue and I am available for any questions you might have. Sincerely, Jeb Gipson 10804 NE Highway 99 Unit 35 Vancouver, WA 98686 [email protected]

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