Four vape and smoke shops in Boone County have been cited for selling nicotine products to buyers under the age of 21, according to a recent announcement from the sheriff’s office.
Following complaints from county residents, the office’s Crime Suppression Unit, along with the Kentucky Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, launched an investigation that concluded with the issuance of citations for the unlawful sale of nicotine products.
The specific businesses were not shared in the announcement, but the sheriff’s office encouraged county residents to report any suspected illegal sales to the department. Visit boonecountykysheriff.com to learn how to file a criminal complaint with the sheriff.