On Wednesday, Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a major investigation into vaping companies doing business in Florida.
She says the announcement comes after a statewide fact-gathering mission into the dramatic increase in vaping among Florida youth.
“As a mother, I cannot sit on the sidelines while underage vaping skyrockets and our next generation becomes addicted to nicotine," Moody said. "It’s illegal under Florida law to sell these products to anyone under 18, yet vaping among our youth is out of control. It’s my job, as Attorney General, to protect Floridians and that’s what I’m determined to do. That is why today, I announced a comprehensive investigation into more than 20 vaping companies doing business in Florida."
Moody says the investigation will focus on assessing whether these companies are unfairly targeting minors in their marketing, failing to take adequate precautions or unfairly representing that their products can help smokers quit the habit.
To view a list of vaping companies currently under investigation by the Florida Attorney’s General Office, click here.
For more information about the fact-gathering mission, click here.