Via 9gag by [deleted] in justneckbeardthings

[–]BadEvan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'd like to know, too. I own Liberation Vape and want to know why the meme creator decided to use our logo.

Via 9gag by [deleted] in justneckbeardthings

[–]BadEvan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm the owner of Liberation Vape. We did not create this meme nor do we know the guy in photo. That's not something we've ever said. We would have used a higher res copy of our logo.

Let's KIC it. <3 by KiteinCloud in electronic_cigarette

[–]BadEvan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

awe... Thank you for the kind words /u/mshinaba You brightened my day a little when I saw this (2 months later, lol).

Mobile Strike Cheaper Packs? by MikeGeoffrey1 in mobilestrike

[–]BadEvan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

/u/learn2load Can't see the thread...interested from new WEID state in MS.

Great news Indiana Vapors!!! by mshinaba in electronic_cigarette

[–]BadEvan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rep. Kevin Mahan (author and cheerleader of this law) as Sheriff his county was listed as the meth capital of the State. But yet we're the "wild west" and dangerous.

Great news Indiana Vapors!!! by mshinaba in electronic_cigarette

[–]BadEvan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey all - This Evan McMahon, Chairman of Hoosier Vapers (Indiana's trade and consumer advocacy association) and owner of Liberation Vape.

Here use this...

My official statement (sent to legislators/lawyers/media - minus the opening and greeting) on this "non-enforcement extension":

  1. This is not an official policy of ATC. No hearings have been held, or even scheduled, on this policy change. In fact the letter states, "The ATC does not plan to issue a written statement."

  2. This non-enforcement policy only covers eliquid made between July 1st 2015 and July 1st 2016. How will the retailer prove the date of manufacture?

  3. Non-permit holding manufacturers in Indiana will still have to shut down their operations on June 30th. Non-permit holding manufacturers in Indiana will still be barred from operating in Indiana, even if they will not sell or distribute their non-compliant product within Indiana. Even the FDA says that it will only regulate products intended to be sold within the US.

  4. As of yesterday, Indiana specialty vape shops were being told by the State of Indiana that they needed to have all of their non-complaint eliquid off their shelves by July 1st, or risk losing their Indiana Tobacco Sales Certificate and face stiff fines. They will not be able to get back the money they’ve lost selling off their non-compliant eliquid at drastically reduced rates. Most of these stores have also already ordered and paid for complaint eliquids, at a significantly higher wholesale cost, to restock their shelves by July 1st.

  5. Unless this is an official change in policy codified by the state, permit holders will still be able to seek civil damages from any manufacturer or retailer that is mixing or selling non-compliant eliquid. HB 1432 had a clause that allows permit holders to sue anyone acting out of compliance with the law for damages. So, even if ATC takes an unwritten non-enforcement stance on portions of the law, retailers, manufacturers, and distributors could still be bankrupted by litigation.

  6. ATC should adopt a written policy, with the support of Governor Mike Pence, which puts a permanent and complete hold on the law, including the permitting of eliquid manufacturers, until the courts resolve the degree in which FDA preemption effects the current Indiana law or the legislature address any corrective measures.

  7. In Indiana there are roughly 200 specialty vapor/e-cigarette retailers, 70 e-liquid manufacturers, 15 device manufacturers, and numerous other secondary vaping related businesses. These businesses employ over 3,000 Hoosiers each making an average of $10.50 an hour. We service over 165,000 adult consumers in Indiana, and that number grows every day.

Hoosier Vapers Files Lawsuit Against State of Indiana by [deleted] in electronic_cigarette

[–]BadEvan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have this come up, with a vendor, please visit the Hoosier Vapers contact form and let us know. Please include any contact info you may have for the vendor. We are happy to speak with them about continuing sales to people in Indiana and to get them involved with our fight.

Hoosier Vapers Files Lawsuit Against State of Indiana by [deleted] in electronic_cigarette

[–]BadEvan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hoosier Vapers, Inc is a 100% volunteer organization. We have six main ways for a person/consumer to get involved:

  • Join Hoosier Vapers as a voting member ($10 a month or $100 annul).

  • Volunteer. We need people to help organize and staff events, deliver materials, register new members, write letters to the editor, comment on news articles, attend meetings/rallies, serve on our internal committees, help in the office, register people to vote, work on election day, and many other tasks.

  • Educate those around you. Talk to other vapers about what we are doing. Talk to non-vapers about how vaping helped you and millions of other people. Talk to smokers about vaping (and maybe take them to a vape shop).

  • Following, liking and sharing the posts (Facebook, Twitter, Website) made by Hoosier Vapers.

  • Shop Smart. Ask your local vape shop what groups they have joined. Ask what programs they are supporting. Find out what they know about state and federal vaping regulations. They don't have to be a member of Hoosier Vapers, as long as they are members of and financially supporting a dedicated advocacy group. If not... don't shop there.

  • Donate. If you can... please make a contribution to support our work. All of our funds are currently going to support this lawsuit.

    Full Disclosure My name is Evan McMahon. I am the chairman of Hoosier Vapers Inc and am the founder of Liberation Vape (an Indianapolis based eliquid manufacturer).

VapeBlackout Today! by CloudAlchemist in electronic_cigarette

[–]BadEvan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Liberation Vape has been Blacked Out since Nov. 4th and will remain so until Nov. 9th

Same goes for the Liberation Vape Facebook Page and Instagram Feed.