A Russian Organization Proposes That Parents Can Be Fined If Children Use E-cigarettes

The Russian Federation of Nicotine Products Industry Enterprises (SPINI) has demanded that Vyacheslav Volodin, the President of the Russian State Duma, impose a fine of 1500 to 2000 rubles (approximately $16 to $21) on the parents of smoking children.
According to Russian media Nakanune on November 10th, the Russian Federation of Nicotine Products Industry Enterprises (SPINI) has proposed to Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian State Duma, to impose a fine of 1500 to 2000 rubles (approximately $16 to $21) on parents of smoking children.
At the same time, the association also issued corresponding appeals to its Vice Chairman, Pyotr, and the Chairman of the Duma Youth Policy Committee, Artem Metelev.
According to the drafters of the proposal, this will provide legal basis for internal affairs agencies, teachers, and youth affairs committees to protect underage groups from the harm of e-cigarettes in the process of restricting e-cigarettes.
Peter said, "The measures taken are not enough, but I am not sure if fines should be imposed on anyone other than those who sell e-cigarettes to children." Meideleev stated that he will not support SPINI's initiative. This matter itself is extremely difficult to control, and punishing parents is even more excessive. In my opinion, not only will it not solve the problem, but it will also trigger more conflicts, "said the congressman.
According to Vedomosti, a representative of a parent public organization believes that if such punitive measures are introduced, every parent will be questioned.