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NC Vape Laws Fall Short for Teens | Durham News
North Carolina’s new youth vaping crackdown starts July 2027, requiring vape shops to pay a $1,000 fee and verify IDs for buyers over 21—but critics say it’s a half-measure. While it boosts inspections and seizures, enforcement relies on fines, not arrests, and skips major loopholes like convenience stores. Advocates push for “Solly’s Law,” which would license all tobacco sellers and raise the legal age to 21 nationwide—but it’s still stuck in committee. The patchwork approach leaves teens vulnerable, and the real battle for comprehensive protection is just beginning. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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