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Ripley Store Fined for Selling Illegal E-cigarette Products to Minors

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Dec.06.2023
Ripley Store Fined for Selling Illegal E-cigarette Products to Minors
Ripley shop fined £3,600 for selling e-cigarettes to minors and supplying illegal e-cigarette products, according to Derbyshire Times.

According to a report from the Derbyshire Times, a shop in Ripley, Derbyshire, has been fined for selling e-cigarette products to minors and supplying e-cigarette products that do not comply with UK laws. Following an investigation by the Derbyshire Trading Standards, the store owner was prosecuted and fined a total of £3,600, along with being ordered to pay £2,500 in costs and £1,440 in victim surcharge fees.

 

References:
[1] Ripley shop owner fined for selling illicit vape to underage
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[1] Northwest England's Call for Stronger Regulations on E-Cigarettes
[2] Health Professionals in West Yorkshire Support Government's Anti-Smoking Plan
[3] Campaign Urges Ban on Disposable E-cigarettes to Protect Rivers
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