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James Martin, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Deakin University

If recreational vapes are banned, why are there still vape shops everywhere?

Recently, you may have noticed an increase in the number of shops selling tobacco in your area. Alongside cigarettes, these shops often sell vapes.

In July 2024, the federal government banned the sale of recreational vapes nationwide. The only way to get one legally is from a pharmacist. Some states also require a doctor’s prescription.

So why, then, more than a year on, are these stores still selling vapes, in broad daylight?

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