For everyone saying what he's doing is "illegal" -- no it's probably not.
Ziodman is correct. Here are some examples:
-Texas: Senate Bill 97 will took effect October 1, 2015 and relates to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products, amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. This bill amends Chapter 161 of the Health and Safety Code to treat e-cigarettes in a similar manner as cigarettes as it relates to distribution, use by minors, and prevention of use by minors.
SB97 - E-Cigarettes added to Texas Tobacco Laws | Texas School Safety Center
- Utah -
(2) Any person under the age of 18 who buys or attempts to buy, accepts, or has in the person's possession any cigar, cigarette, electronic cigarette, or tobacco in any form is subject to the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court and:
(a) a minimum fine or penalty of $60; and
(b) participation in a court-approved tobacco education program, which may include a participation fee.
Utah State Legislature
- Florida:
The possession, use, distribution, or sale of tobacco or nicotine products on school grounds, at school-sponsored events, or on school transportation by any person under the age of 18.
- A student under 18 possessing and/or smoking cigarettes.
- A student under 18 possessing and/or smoking electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, hookah pens, etc.).
Tobacco
-Arkansas: Act 1451, also passed during the 2013 legislative session, prohibits minors from purchasing and possessing e-cigarettes.
- Other: General
Schools in four states consider treating e-cigarettes as drug paraphernalia
How many more states do you want me to look up?
If you go to individual school districts, in almost any state, they are going to have consequences to students using ecigs who are under 18 ......
So it doesn't matter what we think, the point is that the son is going to be in violation of laws and policies just by possessing an ecig, let alone bringing it on to school grounds in his book-bag.