California Study Shows Online Vape Retailers Bypass Federal, State Law

New research in San Diego County found a majority of online vape sales were delivered without age verification.

In this photo illustration, a selection of disposable vapes with bright and colourful packaging are seen in London on Jan. 29, 2024. Leon Neal/Getty Images

Minors in California can get vape products online and have them delivered to their homes, according to a new study published Nov. 11 by researchers at the University of California–San Diego.

Researchers found a majority of online retailers were not following rules that prohibit the sale of vaping products to minors, according to the study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA).