Company hit with severe penalties for targeting kids: 'A serious public health and safety concern'

Company hit with severe penalties for targeting kids: 'A serious public health and safety concern'

A San Diego-based online vape retailer, Vapor Authority, has agreed to pay a $100,000 civil penalty and accept a three-year ban on selling flavored tobacco products following a lawsuit by the city of San Diego. This case highlights how cities are cracking down on the vaping industry, and for good reason. According to the lawsuit, the company marketed and sold products, including fruit-flavored vapes, after bans were put in place in December 2022…