Because there has been a rise in under-aged vaping interest and use, these penalties are being enforced more than ever before.
CRACKING DOWN ON UNDER-AGED VAPING
Under-aged smoking has become an epidemic. Because of this the FDA has stepped in and in recent years we have seen more and more being done in the fight to prevent under-aged smoking. E-cigarettes are regulated by the FDA in a similar manner as traditional cigarettes with taxing, age restrictions and also restrictions on where you are able to vape as well.
As e-cigarettes become more and more popular, it seems the age of people drawn to them get lower and lower. In an effort to thwart this, the FDA has again stepped in and has made rulings banning the sale of e-cigarettes and supplies to anyone under the age of 18. Some states such as California have taken it a step farther and passed legislation banning the sale of e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 21.
Since there is nicotine found in e-liquid, the sale and use of vaping devices is strictly prohibited and harsh penalties have been implemented. Because there has been a rise in under-aged vaping interest and use, these penalties are being enforced more than ever before. If a vape company or store is caught selling or marketing vaping devices to those under age they will be fined heavily and in some cases forced to close their businesses. In rare cases jail time may be recommended as well.
The FDA isn’t the only ones stepping up to help fight the war on under-aged vaping. Even credit card companies are in the fray. MasterCard has implemented a strict stipulation that any vaping devices or supplies ordered online must be sent out signature confirmation and signed for by an adult over 18 on delivery.