NSW to Spend $6.8 Million to Crack Down on Illegal Vape Sellers

“Vapes contain dangerous chemicals which can seriously impact a person’s health,” said the NSW health minister.

Daryl Cura demonstrates an e-cigarette at Vape store in Chicago, Wednesday, April 23, 2014. The federal government wants to ban sales of electronic cigarettes to minors and require approval for new products and health warning labels under regulations being proposed by the Food and Drug Administration. AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

The New South Wales (NSW) government has committed $6.8 million over three years to crack down on illegal nicotine vape sales and increase support for vape-addicted youths. 

Funding of $2.5 million over the next 12 months would increase vape quitting services, including a digital platform, iCanQuit platform enhancements, and an online educational module.