If recreational vapes are banned, why are there still vape shops everywhere?
- Written by James Martin, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Deakin University
Recently, you may have noticed an increase in the number of shops selling tobacco in your area. Alongside cigarettes, these shops often sell vapes.
In July 2024, the federal government banned the sale of recreational vapes nationwide. The only way to get one legally is from a pharmacist. Some states also require a doctor’s prescription.
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