DOT ISSUES INTERIM FINAL RULE ON E-CIGARETTES

November 19, 2015

On October 23, 2015, DOT issued an interim rule prohibiting passengers and crewmembers from carrying battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices (e.g., e-cigarettes, e-cigs, e-cigars, e-pipes, e-hookahs, personal vaporizers and electronic nicotine delivery systems) in checked baggage and also prohibits passengers and crewmembers from charging the devices and/or the batteries while on board the aircraft.  However, these devices may continue to be carried in carry-on baggage.

If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).

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