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Egg Harbor Township police identify eight retailers in crackdown on illegal vapes
Summary
The township police told the committee they inspected retailers and identified eight locations alleged to be selling illegal flavored vapes; stores were warned, given 30 days to comply and will face unannounced follow-up inspections and potential charges if violations continue.
Egg Harbor Township’s police department told the governing body it has identified eight local retailers allegedly selling illegal vapes and has begun enforcement and education efforts.
“We identified eight locations in town that are selling illegal vapes,” the chief of police said, describing inspections by the detective bureau and a program of warnings, educational materials and a 30‑day compliance window. The chief said the department will return for unannounced inspections and pursue charges consistent with the referenced municipal code if vendors remain in violation.
The chief listed the businesses cited to the committee and asked the governing body to support ongoing compliance checks. He told the panel the locations are spread around the township, making them easily accessible to youth, and said the effort aims to reduce availability to minors.
Committee members praised the enforcement effort in public remarks. One member thanked the police for the inspections and encouraged follow-up reporting once the unannounced checks are completed. The mayor and other members said the township hopes the outreach and enforcement will make Egg Harbor Township a county model for this work.
Background: committee members said the initiative grew from meetings with Atlantic Prevention Resources and high‑school student advocates who raised concerns about flavored vapes and youth usage. Officials emphasized that flavored vapes remain illegal under state law and that local enforcement is intended to remove illicit retail supply.
Next steps: the police will return to inspected locations after the compliance period; vendors that fail to correct violations will face charges, the chief said.
