Question:
Unfortunately it is very common to see many people vaping inside a Yeshiva building or a synagogue or kollel etc.
In reality this is actually illegal.
The legal system for this is setup to be regulated by the the Local Health Department.
The would verify if they have jurisdiction over that location and if that building is covered by the clean air act.
Then they would send an inspector to first acertain if the proper signs are put up and if the management is fulfilling their obligation to prevent indoor vaping.
If violations are actually observed, then that could lead to various fines and eventually a court summons if no corrections were undertaken.
The practical situation is that most of these religious institutions might have some signs but they do not enforce them at all.
So there could be groups of vapers outside the beis medrash or shul in the hallways, coffee rooms, stairwells, bathrooms etc.
The individual sneak a vape is very common as well throughout the building.
The health hazards of vaping are horrific and because the particles are ultrafine even more than in cigarette smoke, they penetrate deeper into the lungs and brain and organs.
So the question is if it is permitted to report a Yeshiva or synagogue or kollel etc to the relevant health bureau.
Answer:
Hello,
It is in your best interest not to report them as it is quite likely that it is considered being a moser.
Best wishes
