Draft law on banning disposable vapes in Jersey could be lodged to the States Assembly by November 2024.

The government is in the final stages of creating initial legislation, which politicians will debate before making the law.

It follows the decision in June 2024 to look into getting rid of single-use vapes in Jersey to improve the impact on the environment and islanders' health.

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Assistant Infrastructure Minister, Constable Simon Crowcroft told the States Assembly there is a chance legislation will be lodged before the final sitting of the year.

"The Assembly will certainly be given the opportunity to approve the legislation well before April 2025, but it will then be subject to the usual process for Royal Assent and ratification which is outside of our control."

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It comes as the Children, Young People, Education and Skills department announced it will be surveying children in the island about bullying, vaping and drugs.

Pupils in Years 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 will take the Young People's Survey, which is voluntary and anonymous.

The government will use the online questionnaire to understand young people's stances on Jersey and the island from their perspectives.

Other topics included in the questions involve eating, exercise, and new areas such as beliefs on religion and gender stereotypes.