Disposable vapes to be banned in Scotland
The decision will also see the start of other tobacco products being phased out
Scotland is set to join England and Wales in banning single use vapes.
It comes as part of a bid to move towards being tobacco free by 2034, and was accepted by the Scottish Government by a âclear majorityâ.
Alongside the ban, it will also become illegal for anyone born after January 1 2009 to by tobacco in Scotland, under the new rules.
Ms Slater said: "From litter on our streets, to the risk of fires in waste facilities, single-use vapes are an increasing issue - for our environment, local communities and young people.
"An increasing issue"
"We were the first Government to commit to taking action on single-use vapes and having now fulfilled our 2023 Programme for Government commitment to consult on measures to tackle the environmental impact of single-use vapes, I welcome the findings from this UK-wide consultation.
"It shows a clear majority preference for a ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland.
She has been working with Public Health Minister Jenni Minto, who said they want to do more to achieve the goal.
She added: âThese are a threat to both public health and the environment, from litter on our streets, to the risk of fires in waste facilities, thatâs why we will act on our programme for government commitment and move to ban them.â
The legislation will mirror that of England and Wales
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: âAs any parent or teacher knows, one of the most worrying trends at the moment is the rise in vaping among children, and so we must act before it becomes endemic.
"The long-term impacts of vaping are unknown and the nicotine within them can be highly addictive, so while vaping can be a useful tool to help smokers quit, marketing vapes to children is not acceptable.
He said he had an âobligationâ to do what is best for the country in the long-term, adding: âThat is why I am taking bold action to ban disposable vapes - which have driven the rise in youth vaping - and bring forward new powers to restrict vape flavours, introduce plain packaging and change how vapes are displayed in shops.
"Alongside our commitment to stop children who turn 15 this year or younger from ever legally being sold cigarettes, these changes will leave a lasting legacy by protecting our children's health for the long term".