We, like every facility, needed the ability to increase revenue, and we felt that e-cigs could also help improve the morale of our inmates, since a very high percentage of our inmates are serious smokers. Mosley purchased 1,000 units off of a retail brand of e-cigarette and brought them into the facility almost immediately, there was a huge shift in morale
Fines and Penalties Individuals can be fined: 1st offense $100 $250 2nd offense $250 -$ 500 After 2 offenses $500 $1,000 Businesses can be fined: 1st offense $100 $500 2nd offense $500 -$ 1,000 3rd offense $1,000 $3,000 After 3 offenses $3,000 $5,000 In addition, upon the third conviction of a retailer in a 24-month period, the PA Department of Revenue may, after the opportunity for a hearing, suspend the retailers cigarette license for up to 30 days
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A new study finds that smoking e-cigarettes isnt safe and its not a useful way to quit using traditional cigarettes