Health department issues caution to those selling e-cigarettes to minors

A few weeks ago, the story emerged of a 16-year-old boy who was admitted to intensive care due to health complications caused by vaping.

For this reason, the authorities remind you that according to Law No. 10,066, the sale of these devices to minors is prohibited.

What does the law say? Under Article 3, the use of e-cigarette devices in schools and colleges is prohibited, as is the sale of e-cigarette devices to minors under 18 years of age.

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“The regulations ban the use of these devices in public, private and training and education centers and mention the prohibition of the sale to minors of electronic nicotine administration systems (ENDS), similar systems without nicotine (SSSN).” Use of heated tobacco and similar technologies Electronic devices, their accessories and other supplements, including the liquids used in them; for these purposes, a warning about this prohibition must be placed on a conspicuous sign of the corresponding establishment selling these devices,” the law states.

Section 36 of the Act provides for a fine of 10% of the basic salary as a sanction for persons found smoking in prohibited places. Penalties for selling e-cigarettes to minors have not yet been established because there are no corresponding regulations.

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The Ministry of Health recalled that in recent months there have been confirmed cases of health complications resulting from the use of electronic nicotine administration systems (ENDS), similar nicotine-free systems (SSSN) and the use of electronic devices that heat tobacco.

E-cigarettes can cause lung infections (whether caused by bacteria or viruses) and increase the risk of illnesses such as the common cold, flu, pneumonia and tuberculosis.