Bismarck Mulls Banning E-Cigs

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A public hearing is slated in Bismarck on a proposed ordinance that would ban selling electronic smoking devices to minors.

The Bismarck Tribune reports the hearing is Tuesday.

Under the ordinance, those providing or selling e-cigarettes and similar devices to people under age 18 could be fined up to $500.

Minors found possessing or using the product could be fined up to $70.