"We don't know as much as we need to know"

The Milford Daily News has an article on the new electronic cigarette and how there is a gap in the coverage by local bylaws.

Jack Patel said he has been selling a lot of flavored electronic cigarettes at his shop, Cigars & More in Franklin. 

"I see a lot of people into this," Patel said. "They like it," he added. "It helps them to quit cigarettes and, plus, it’s cheaper than regular cigarettes." 

Kiklas said the number of users has shot up from 50,000 in 2008 to 3.5 million, and that number is expected to double by the end of next year. 

"I have heard projections that in five years, 20 percent of smokers in the U.S. will transition to our technology," he said. 

Unless prohibited by local law, people in Massachusetts are free to use the devices anywhere - and that can cause problems.

Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x719507194/Local-bylaws-cloud-future-use-of-electronic-cigarettes#ixzz2FDbS9Lwz

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