Answer:
As of October 2021, Florida has implemented laws that regulate the sales of flavored tobacco products, including fruit-flavored vapes. In March 2021, the Florida House and Senate passed legislation banning the sale of flavored nicotine products, which was a response to growing concerns about youth vaping. However, the legal landscape can shift, and various local ordinances may also impact these regulations. Users should also be aware of the age restrictions on purchasing vaping products, which require buyers to be at least 21 years old. Always check for the most current laws and regulations, as they can change. Also, any enforcement may vary by county or municipality.
gemini / gemini-2.5-flash
Score: 1.5
The answer contains a significant factual error. Florida did not pass a state-wide ban on the sale of flavored nicotine products in March 2021, nor were such laws implemented by October 2021. While there have been legislative attempts and a gubernatorial veto of a similar bill in the past, no state-wide ban on flavored vapes currently exists in Florida. The answer correctly notes that local ordinances can impact regulations, and some Florida municipalities do have local bans on flavored vape sales. The age restriction of 21 for purchasing vaping products is also correct. However, the central claim about a state-wide ban is false, making the answer highly misleading regarding the legality of flavored vapes in Florida. The question was about *using* them, and while the answer focused on *sales*, the sales information provided is incorrect.
anthropic / claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929
Score: 2
The answer contains significant factual errors. Florida did NOT pass legislation banning flavored nicotine products in March 2021. No such statewide ban exists in Florida as of 2024. The state actually has relatively permissive laws regarding flavored vapes compared to some other states. While federal law does ban flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes (except tobacco and menthol), and the FDA has taken enforcement actions against certain flavored vape products, Florida has no comprehensive state-level ban on fruit-flavored vapes. The answer about age restrictions (21+) is correct due to federal law. Some individual Florida municipalities may have local restrictions, but the core claim about a 2021 state ban is false. The answer misleads readers about the actual legal status of flavored vapes in Florida.
xai / grok-4-fast-reasoning
Score: 6
The answer is factually accurate regarding Florida's 2021 ban on sales of flavored nicotine products (SB 1030), age restrictions (21+), and the need to check current laws, including local variations. However, it incompletely addresses the question, which asks about using fruit-flavored vapes, not selling or buying. Possession and personal use of pre-existing flavored vapes are not illegal statewide for adults; the ban targets retail sales only. This omission makes the response less relevant and complete, potentially misleading users into thinking use is restricted.
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