Vape store fined for selling vapes to under 18s
A specialist vape store has been fined tens of thousands of dollars following a first of its kind prosecution by health authorities. Discount Mall Vape Ltd, illegally sold vapes to under 18s and failed to prevent underaged persons entering its premises. The joint action taken by Health NZ and the Ministry of Health, marks the first time a business has been found guilty of both offences. Vape Free Kids spokesperson and public health researcher Calvin Cochran spoke to Lisa Owen.
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