AG Sues to Shut Down Oneonta Vape Shop that Sold to Minors
By ERIC SANTOMAURO-STENZEL
ONEONTA
An Oneonta vape shop is facing permanent closure from a new lawsuit filed by New York State Attorney General Letitia James in collaboration with the New York State Department of Health.
They allege Royalty Tobacco and its owners Eysa Sharhan and Ahmed Mozeb repeatedly violated the law, illegally selling flavored nicotine products to minors and twice changing its name and once its location to evade law enforcement. The business also went by Pop-In Smoke & Vape and Pufftopia.
“Despite repeated warnings, fines, and license revocations, these business owners have continued to ignore the law and endanger young New Yorkers’ health,” Attorney General James said in a statement. “Our children’s health and safety are nonnegotiable. My office will not allow bad actors to put profits over people. We are taking action to shut down this store and ban its owners from the vape industry once and for all.”
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