Increases penalties for adults buying vapes and cartridges for underage children in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4966 aims to strengthen penalties for adults purchasing tobacco products, including vapes and cartridges, for individuals under 21. The bill introduces fines for first-time offenders, escalating to higher penalties for subsequent offenses. It also mandates non-monetary penalties such as education classes, diversion programs, and community service. Employers are allowed to dismiss employees found selling tobacco products to minors. The alcohol beverage control commissioner will establish rules for these non-monetary penalties.

Increases penalties for adults buying vapes and cartridges for underage children in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4966 aims to strengthen penalties for adults purchasing tobacco products, including vapes and cartridges, for individuals under 21. The bill introduces fines for first-time offenders, escalating to higher penalties for subsequent offenses. It also mandates non-monetary penalties such as education classes, diversion programs, and community service. Employers are allowed to dismiss employees found selling tobacco products to minors. The alcohol beverage control commissioner will establish rules for these non-monetary penalties.