A vending machine in the center of St. Pölten dispensed CBD, vapes and other goods that were only allowed from the age of 18 without age verification. Because young students also got their hands on the tobacco substitute in this way, their parents are now considering filing a report.
Parents from the capital couldn’t believe their eyes when they found an e-cigarette in their 13-year-old son’s school bag. They were no less surprised when they learned where the teen got the vape pen, which is only allowed from the age of 18. He had just bought it – from a vending machine right in the center of St. Pölten.
“I’m very sorry”
On this, the tobacco substitute products are clearly marked with the corresponding age information. According to the owner, a technical defect would have ensured that uncontrolled shopping was possible. The news quickly spread among the young people. “I am very sorry. We corrected the error immediately after being informed,” the entrepreneur claimed when asked by “Krone”.
Tobacco law violation
Cold consolation for the parents involved. They are now considering filing charges for violating the Tobacco Act. It is clearly regulated that such products as well as cigarettes may not be sold to young people. E-cigarettes in particular can have a special appeal due to their special, sometimes very fruity flavors and also contain a high level of nicotine.
Source: Krone
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