The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit is cracking down on illegal vaping. 
Seven students have been fined after complaints about illegal use of vaping products on school properties.
Officials say there have also been several reports of students vaping on school buses, and the Health Unit will be working with the school boards and student transportation to help address the issue.
Smoking or vaping of tobacco, cannabis, “e-vape juice” or “pods” on or within 20 metres of school property or in any enclosed public place or workplace is banned under the Smoke Free Ontario Act.
Fines range from $305 for smoking or vaping on school properties to $490 for providing tobacco or vaping product to a minor.
