All 45 politicians present in the States Assembly have given their support to a draft law to ban disposable vapes in Jersey.

The island joins countries including Australia, France, the UK and Guernsey in forbidding the type of nicotine product.

However, there will be an exception.

Islanders will still be able to buy refill pods for their vapes.

Infrastructure Minister, Andy Jehan says single-use refills for rechargeable vapes.

"These single-use refill pods are required in certain settings, mainly for security purposes and are an easier refill than filling a tank with an e-liquid.

"There are some members of our community who need to use these single-use pods in order to vape.

"To outlaw these as well would, in our view, overly impact on accessibility and ultimately their right to vape should they wish."

Under the amended Single-Use Plastics law, Customs and Immigration can confiscate disposable vapes at the ports, from April 2025.

Traders could also see fines of £1,000 if they do not comply after being issued a prohibition notice.

However, Constable Andy Jehan reassures islanders will not be made into criminals under the new law.

"A fine is the extent of the sanction proposed."