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

HB 3099 permits law enforcement officers to issue citations to students in West Virginia public and charter schools who possess nicotine products, including e-cigarettes and tobacco, on school property or at school events. The bill does not change the existing ban on student nicotine possession but adds a new enforcement mechanism by allowing police to handle violations through a citation process instead of relying solely on school disciplinary actions. This requires students cited to face a court process, though the bill does not specify penalties like fines. The bill directly affects students in public and charter schools and law enforcement agencies by expanding their role in enforcing school nicotine policies.