LIRR: Smoking ban covers electronic cigarettes
Photo credit: PA Wire/Press Association | A person smokes an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette. (June 12, 2013)
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The Long Island Rail Road thanks you for not smoking on its trains -- even if it's not really smoke.
Responding to concerns raised by a commuter watchdog group, the LIRR has clarified its policy on smoking to also include a ban on electronic cigarettes.
So-called "e-cigs" are tobacco-free and emit water vapor rather than smoke. Advocates say they are a safer, cleaner alternative...
