Board approves $23,750 penalty in flavored‑vape enforcement case

Jul 30, 2026

The Tompkins County Board of Health voted unanimously to approve a resolution imposing a $23,750 penalty on a retailer after staff cited availability of flavored vapes and an alleged sale to a minor; members debated whether to accept the hearing officer's lower recommendation.

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The Tompkins County Board of Health on a unanimous vote approved a draft resolution imposing a $23,750 penalty on a retailer following findings that flavored vapes were available and that a sale to a minor occurred. The motion to approve as written was moved and seconded and carried without recorded opposition.

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