New Jersey to Prohibit Vape Delivery to Those Under 21

New Jersey lawmakers continue their fight against youth vaping by proposing a new bill that would prohibit the delivery of electronic smoking devices to individuals under the age of 21. The legislation would require someone over 21 to sign for the delivery, adding another layer of protection to prevent underage access to vaping products.

Rodney, a Morristown resident, supports the bill, stating, “If I couldn’t do it when I was under 21, why should y’all be able to do it when y’all young? I believe that young people shouldn’t be doing it anyway because vapes can get dangerous.”

Read more: New Jersey Introduces Bill to Raise Vape by Mail Age Limit to 21

Vaping Poses Significant Risks to Adolescents

The New Jersey Prevention Network emphasizes the harmful effects of vaping on young people. Ashley Smith, the program manager for tobacco projects at NJ Prevention Network, explains, “We know that the brain doesn’t fully develop until age 25, so the younger people, the adolescents, are more vulnerable to addiction. We know that youth are three times more likely to try regular cigarettes once they start using vape products, and that could possibly be another gateway into other drugs.”

Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese, one of the bill’s sponsors, highlights the role of social media in making vaping devices appealing to underage users. “Social media and TikTok make it a sexy-looking device, right? That’s just another thing that will entice an underage user to want to do it.”

Existing Laws and the Push for Further Action

While the proposed bill aims to strengthen measures against youth vaping, both federal and state laws have already made it harder and less appealing for underage individuals to purchase vapes. In 2020, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation banning flavored vapes, which appeal to younger people.

Calabrese emphasizes the importance of the bill, stating, “The health and safety of our youth, as you know, are at the forefront of this bill. We’ve seen a rise in underage vaping, and we need to act decisively to prevent easy access to these harmful products.”

The bill has already passed in the Assembly and is working its way toward a Senate vote.

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NJ lawmakers’ fight against teen vaping continues with new bill

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