7-Eleven agrees to $1.2M fine over banned vape sales

Group 1 - 7-Eleven will pay $1.2 million to resolve charges for violating a D.C. law that restricts the sale of vapes and e-cigarettes near schools [8] - A D.C. law enacted in October 2022 prohibits the sale of electronic smoking devices within a quarter mile of middle and high schools [8] - 16 7-Eleven stores sold over 7,500 electronic smoking devices after the law was enacted, leading to the penalty [8] Group 2 - In response to the violation, 7-Eleven has removed all vapes from the affected stores and agreed to enhance compliance training for staff [5] - The company will monitor franchise stores for compliance and send annual reminders about the ban [5] - Franchisees violating the law four times in the next two years risk losing their franchise agreements [6]