31 Oct 2022

Seven Christchurch vape stores fined for underage sales

From Midday Report, 12:42 pm on 31 October 2022

Seven Christchurch vape stores have been caught selling their products to 16-year-olds.

They were caught during a controlled purchase operation on 39 retailers in August and October.

Vapes can only be sold to those aged over 18, but seven stores did not check for ID, and have been fined.

Michael Cropp spoke to Waitaha Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, Dr Cheryl Brunton.