Teens’ use could mean more federal oversight for e-cigarettes

Published March 3, 2015 10:00am ET



New research pushes for federal measures to prevent minors from buying e-cigarettes online, where most vendors care little for verifying ages of customers.

A study published on Monday found that minors in North Carolina are easily able to get e-cigarettes online. Researchers said federal measures are needed to mandate rigorous age verification for e-cigarette sales.

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