Q9 Are there any other comments you would like to make? In general I feel that the proposal in its entirety is well thought out and backed with evidence. I do have some concern about some statements meant to appease opponents that are simply fear of things that happen”, which is irrational hand-waving when “may unaccompanied by evidence. You can make an infinite number of arguments against something based on fear, society would ground to a halt if we were to try to accommodate every potential one. Additional information on sales and use Q10 Can you assist us by providing information on the sale of ecigarettes in New Zealand (for example, size of or range of products for sale on the local market)? In large centres generally as good as that available via overseas Internet retailers. Q11 Would the Ministry of Health’s proposed amendments have any impact on your business? If so, please quantify/explain that impact. No Q12 If you are using nicotine ecigarettes: how long have you been using them, how often do you use them, how much do you spend on them per week and where do you buy them? How long have you How often do you How much do you spend Where do you buy them? been using them? use them? on them per week? 3 years daily $5-10 internet
Q9 Are there any other comments you would like to make? In general I feel that the proposal in its entirety is well thought out and backed with evidence. I do have some concern about some statements meant to appease opponents that are simply fear of things that “may happen”, which is irrational hand-waving when unaccompanied by evidence. You can make an infinite number of arguments against something based on fear, society would ground to a halt if we were to try to accommodate every potential one. Additional information on sales and use Q10 Can you assist us by providing information on the sale of ecigarettes in New Zealand (for example, size of or range of products for sale on the local market)? In large centres generally as good as that available via overseas Internet retailers. Q11 Would the Ministry of Health’s proposed amendments have any impact on your business? If so, please quantify/explain that impact. No Q12 If you are using nicotine ecigarettes: how long have you been using them, how often do you use them, how much do you spend on them per week and where do you buy them? How long have you been using them? How often do you use them? How much do you spend on them per week? Where do you buy them? 3 years daily $5-10 internet
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