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New Texting, Vaping And Firefighter Cancer Laws Go Into Effect July 1
June 30, 2019
Several new laws will go into effect Monday, July 1 in Florida.
Texting and Driving
The one will impact the most people is a new law that makes texting and driving a primary offense, meaning an office can pull you over if they see you texting on your phone while your vehicle is in motion. There are also increase penalties forr texting and driving in school zones and construction zones.
Vaping Ban
A new vaping law goes into effect, banning vaping and e-cigarettes in indoor workplaces. The vaping ban is an extension of the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act, which was passed to protect people from secondhand smoke.
Firefighter Cancer Benefits
Firefighters that are diagnosed with certain types of cancer will benefit from the new law. While treatment for cancer is often covered already existing health plans, the new law requires the firefighter’s employer to cover out-of-pocket expenses such as copays and deductibles.
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3 Responses to “New Texting, Vaping And Firefighter Cancer Laws Go Into Effect July 1”
@Kane, it’s funny you act like the officer is going to lie when the truth is it’s the citizens, lol . It’s so funny to be in court and here a citizen stand in front of a judge and absolutely lie about a traffic violation. Rather than assume responsibility the choose to lie, then the officer pulls out his or her in car video and it clearly shows the driver,violation and conversation, lol . And they just stand there while the judge totals up the fine and court cost, lol . Maybe what the next move is the officer to completes a warrant for perjury and they can come back for a second visit.
“What a joke!” Well it does give officers a free pass to pull anyone they want over all they have to do is say they saw you texting who do you think a judge is gonna believe you or the officer?
“The one will impact the most people is a new law that makes texting and driving a primary offense” – What a joke! All the legislators can congratulate themselves with a text while driving.
The vaping ban? hmm lets see – no drop in profits for the tobacco companies – they’re biding their time – keeping the already addicted to nicotine users, as well as recruiting a whole new generation to nicotine addiction without all those nasty tars and carcinogens.
The only positive in this report – Firefighter Cancer Benefits