MUSKEGON, Mich. — Electronic cigarettes are becoming extremely popular among students across the country despite containing nicotine, a highly addictive drug.
Muskegon County is rolling out a new routine to stop the growing trend, which county health officials told 24 Hour News 8 is raising serious health concerns.
“We don’t know enough yet on what the long-term consequences are going to be,” said Missy Gallegos, a public health educator at the Muskegon County Department of Public Health.
Many people are familiar with undercover compliance checks done by authorities to make sure minors aren’t purchasing alcohol or tobacco. On Thursday, Muskegon County will begin compliance checks at retailers selling vapor products. This comes after a county ordinance was passed in 2015.
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