Santa Monica Passes Restrictions on e-Cigarettes

This week, the Santa Monica City Council approved regulations for electronic smoking devices that mirror those in place for traditional cigarettes. Under the rules, e-cigarette use will be banned in public spaces and retailers selling the devices will have to obtain a tobacco license.

• "Santa Monica Approves e-Smoking Restrictions" (Anderson, "L.A. Now," Los Angeles Times, 10/14).