This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow law enforcement to issue citations to students enrolled in public schools or public charter schools for possessing nicotine products, including electronic smoking devices and tobacco products. The new provision specifies that a citation can only be issued after the student has received a warning. This change aims to address the issue of nicotine possession in schools while providing a structured approach that includes a warning before any citation is issued.

Additionally, the bill includes an insertion that clarifies the types of nicotine products covered under this regulation. The overall intent is to enhance enforcement measures regarding nicotine possession in educational settings while ensuring that students are given a chance to comply with the law before facing penalties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-9A-3of
Committee Substitute: 16-9A-3of