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"Not a new problem": Study finds half of vape retailers don't check IDs

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 7 Jun 2024, 8:23am
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"Not a new problem": Study finds half of vape retailers don't check IDs

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 7 Jun 2024, 8:23am

There are fears the illegal sale of vapes to young people will continue unless more restrictions are implemented. 

A study's found half of vape retailers aren't checking ID when young shoppers buy disposable vapes. 

Action for Smokefree chairman Robert Beaglehole told Mike Hosking that it's not only about increasing retail compliance, but also encouraging young people not to vape at all. 

He says we need better enforcement of the rules but says it won't stop underage vaping all together. 

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