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Glass tobacco pipes have received a considerable amount of negative publicity over the course of the last couple years, due in part to the proliferation of clear glass ‘bubble’ or “chemical” pipes, which are arguably designed for one purpose and are clearly not designed for any tobacco or herbal blend. As a responsible retailer, it is important to recognize the differences between glass tobacco pipes and other limited use glass products.
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- US Code 21-863 refers to ALL materials used to manufacture tobacco accessories; Wood, Meerschaum, Ceramic, Metal and yes, Glass. In specific, pipes with carburetion devices (third holes) are considered to be paraphernalia regardless of the material used to manufacture the pipe.
- Traditional tobacco accessories like pipes, cigar and cigarette holders and hookah/sisha pipes are not included in “the list” of Contemporary accessories. U.S. vs. Posters & Things (Supreme Court - 1996) upholds this code as the OBJECTIVE standard by which paraphernalia is judged. Further, it describes other relevant factors in this determination to include whether the owner is a licensed distributor or retailer of tobacco products! Ten states have adopted USC 21-863 as state law, three more are in the process of adoption. All other states have either less rigorous SUBJECTIVE (intent) statutes or no law on this subject at all!
- Chameleon Glass pipes conform to RTDA guidelines for bowl depth and width.
- Chameleon Glass products have repeatedly been used to “restock” retailers who have unwittingly run afoul of community standards. Restocked stores have ALL been reviewed prior to re-opening by local, state and even federal authorities!
For all the reasons described on the “WHY GLASS” brochure, there are more and more tobacco connoisseurs who accept nothing but glass as their chosen accessory.
Shouldn’t your store have at least a small selection of these pipes?
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