Underage vaping is at crisis levels

• More than half of all high school students nationwide have vaped
• Nearly 18% of 8^th, 10^th, and 12^th grade students report vaping marijuana
• Almost half of high school students who vaped said they vape at least 20 days a month, and nearly a third said they vape every day
• We are increasingly seeing children as young and 7- and 8-years-old vaping

Vaping is dangerous

• Vaping greatly increases the chance of nicotine addiction among underage users
• A single nicotine cartridge delivers as much nicotine as an entire package of cigarettes
• Vaping THC is increasingly the norm, and, just as with nicotine, vapers receive a highly potent and concentrated form that is much stronger than a traditional marijuana joint or bong would provide (e.g., 80% THC with a vaping device vs. 5-20% THC with dry marijuana)
• Doctors are reporting serious health issues stemming from underage vaping, including the need for lung transplants in teenagers

Now is the time to outlaw underage vaping

• We’re asking Congress to pass legislation making it illegal for persons under the age of 19 to vape or to be in possession of vaping devices
• Minors cannot legally smoke tobacco, drink alcohol, or be in possession of alcoholic beverages nor should they be able to be in possession of vaping devices

The Problem: Underage Vaping is at Crisis Levels 

• The FDA is Overwhelmed: Vaping devices and products are evolving faster than the FDA can manage–along with loopholes and new products that allow manufacturers and sellers to evade regulations as fast as they are enacted.
• Vaping is Taxing Our Resources: Neither school officials nor law enforcement have the adequate resources to discipline youth offenders. This has resulted in inconsistent consequences leading to highly addicted children who can become both distracted and disruptive in the classroom.
• Marketing to Kids: The tobacco industry is heavily invested in the vaping industry, giving it the resources needed to evolve and evade regulators. Vape products are marketed to youth through brand ambassadors, partnerships, and other campaigns on social media. With more than 15,000 flavors currently on the market, most teens vape because they enjoy the taste. Some products with CBD and Delta-8 can even be purchased legally by minors.

The Hard Questions

The Solution: Outlaw Vaping & the Possession of Vaping Devices by Individuals Under 19 of Age. How…