Coffee County agencies warn stores ahead of vape sales crackdown
Coffee County law enforcement plans to crack down on stores selling vapes to minors.Summary
Law enforcement agencies in Coffee County, Tennessee, are preparing to crack down on stores accused of selling vape products and related items to minors. The Coffee County Sheriff's Department, along with the Manchester Police Department and Tullahoma Police Department, plans to conduct sweeps of stores selling vapes, CBD, and other products that children are not legally allowed to purchase or possess. The agencies noted that school resource officers, teachers, parents, and law enforcement officials have seen a large amount of vapes and similar products ending up in the hands of children. They warned that past citations issued to store employees have been ineffective and that all applicable criminal laws will be enforced moving forward. The notice specifically referenced Tennessee laws regarding contributing to the delinquency of a minor and prohibiting the purchase or possession of tobacco, vapor, and nicotine products by anyone under 21 years old. Authorities urged store owners to educate their employees on compliance and encouraged parents to discuss the dangers of vape products with their children.
(Source：Newschannel 5)
