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When I talk about vaping, I want to be clear. This isn't just a health concern. It's a serious school safety and legal issue. I've seen firsthand how many of these nicotine dispensing devices, or NDDs, are intentionally designed to appeal to kids. They're packaged with bright colors, sweet flavors, and often disguised to avoid detection. These devices are showing up more and more on our campuses. That leads to discipline problems, health scares, and a lot of concern from families who expect us to keep their children safe. That's why House Bill 1007 matters. It gives us, in Florida, the authority to quickly act to identify and remove products that are clearly more attractive to youth than they are beneficial for adults. During this training, I'm going to walk you through how, as school leaders and law enforcement, you can help by reporting these devices. Our reports go to the Attorney General's office for potential inclusion in the NDD directory. The ultimate goal is simple. Reduce access to harmful vaping products in schools and help stop this trend before it gets worse. Protecting our students starts with knowing what to look for and taking action when we see it. We say a device is attractive to minors, what we are talking about is how it's packaged, flavors, and hidden, not just that it contains nicotine. I've seen vapes that look like USB drives, pens, even smartwatches. They're meant to blend in, and that's intentional. Add in sweet flavors, and it's clear that these products are targeting kids. Keep an eye out for two things: how easy it is to hide the device, and whether it looks or tastes like something made for children. Is it currently on the NDD directory? If not, let's get it on there. Here's how the process works, and why your report makes a difference. When a school administrator or law enforcement agency submits a report about a suspicious vaping device, the Attorney General's office steps in to review it. They're looking for signs that this product is especially appealing to minors. Things like bright packaging, sweet flavors, or hidden concealable designs. If this product meets the criteria, it can be added to Florida's official NDD directory. This is a fast and effective tool. It gives us a way to turn what we see in the field into real enforcement that protects students everywhere. Let me walk you through the submission process. It is simple, but important. When you come across the vape device that looks suspicious or seems designed to attract minors and it's not currently on the NDD directory, use the NDD submission form. It asks for basic details, where you found it, what it looks like, what branding or flavors are involved, and ideally, a few clear pictures. Don't worry about using technical language. Just describe what you're seeing and why it raised concerns. The goal is to give the Attorney General's team enough information to evaluate whether device meets the threshold for inclusion on the NDD directory. Once the device is submitted and accepted on the NDD directory, that's when enforcement kicks in. Retailers are notified and they're required to stop selling the product immediately. If they don't comply, the Attorney General's can take legal action, fines, seizures, and even criminal penalties in some cases. So, your report doesn't just sit on someone's desk. It can lead to real legal consequences for businesses that continue putting kids at risk. This is how the state backs us up. Your the front-line observations combined with strong enforcement power. Before we wrap up, here's what I want you to remember. If you see a vape device that looks suspicious, document it and submit it. Don't second-guess yourself. The submission form goes directly to Elizabeth Seton's team at the Attorney General's office. They're responsive and they want to hear from us. You can email the photos and the form to NDD@myfloridalegal.com. We all play a role in keeping these products out of our schools. The tools are in place. We just have to use them. Thanks for your time and for stepping up to protect our students.
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