AG Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (Division) announced today that King Distribution, a New Jersey tobacco products distributor, and 17 related retail businesses have entered into a Consent Order resolving allegations that the companies violated New Jersey’s consumer protection laws by illegally selling flavored vapor products. The Consent Order imposes a $100,000 civil penalty on the companies and requires the companies to reform their business practices.

“Flavored vape products are dangerous for kids and teens, and we are committed to keeping them out of our state. Today’s announcement demonstrates that New Jersey is not backing down from the fight to stop the spread of illegal flavored vape products. We will use every legal tool at our disposal to hold violators accountable, because kids deserve a future that is free from companies flooding the market with products that lead to nicotine addiction.”