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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos

‘Disgusting’: calls to overhaul enforcement of e-cigarette regulations in Victoria

A person using an e-cigarette
VicHealth, Cancer Council Victoria and Quit Victoria are calling for the state government to introduce a retail licensing scheme to allow for greater enforcement of e-cigarette laws. Photograph: Nick Ansell/PA

Victoria’s health promotion agency has called for an overhaul of vaping regulations ahead of the November election, warning a new generation could become addicted to nicotine if the state does not act.

VicHealth’s chief executive, Dr Sandro Demaio, said there had been an “explosion” of young people using e-cigarettes in the state, despite it being illegal to sell or supply the devices to under-18s – regardless of whether they contain nicotine.

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