Goddard minors who vape face strict penalties

Goddard minors who pull out a vape for a quick puff will face strict penalties.

On Monday, the Goddard City Council voted in favor of an ordinance that will supersede the state penalty of $25 for a minor in possession of a pod, which can contain liquid with nicotine or THC. Goddard Police Chief Fred Farris, who spearheaded the ordinance, said the state statute mentions E-cigarettes but not the pods and the current penalty doesn’t discourage minors or educate them about the illnesses happening from vaping. Kansas legislators have been talking about amending the law.

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