The US FDA Announces An Increase in Penalties For Nicotine Companies And Retailers To Meet Inflation Adjustment Requirements

The US Food and Drug Administration has announced an increase in fines for nicotine companies and retailers, which apply to companies and retailers that violate regulations on e-cigarettes and other tobacco products.
On November 14th, according to Vaporprice, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an increase in fines for nicotine companies and retailers if they violate various federal laws related to nicotine products.
This is part of the 2015 Federal Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment Act, which requires fines to be adjusted for inflation. The new penalty amount is as follows:
First violation - $0 (warning letter)
Twice within 12 months - $345 (originally $320)
3 times within 24 months - $687 (originally $638)
4 times within 24 months - $2757 (originally $2559)
5 times within 36 months - $6892 (originally $6397)
6 times within 48 months - $13785 (originally $12794)
This type of civil fine applies to e-cigarettes and other tobacco companies or retailers found to have violated FDA regulations on e-cigarettes and other tobacco products. This includes electronic cigarette companies not using appropriate warning labels, or retailers not checking the buyer's ID when selling any nicotine products.