Permitting law enforcement to issue a citation when students are caught with nicotine in schools.

HB 4440 allows law enforcement officers to issue citations to students enrolled in public or public charter schools who possess nicotine products (including e-cigarettes) on school grounds or during school activities. This bill specifically amends West Virginia law to authorize citations for student possession, rather than imposing criminal penalties or school disciplinary actions. The policy change directly affects students in these schools by shifting enforcement authority to law enforcement for nicotine possession violations. It does not alter penalties for tobacco sales to minors or school disciplinary procedures. The bill focuses solely on enabling citations for student nicotine possession within school settings.