Staff to consider security standards and camera requirements for convenience stores
The county attorney suggested security standards—cameras and adequate lighting—for some convenience stores, but noted lighting and some security matters may already be addressed elsewhere in code and could be preempted by state law; commissioners suggested reviewing other counties' language.
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Stephanie Johnson told commissioners that security requirements such as video cameras and enhanced lighting could be included for convenience stores that present particular risks, but she cautioned the board that some matters (notably lighting) are already regulated elsewhere in the code or by state law and need careful review for preemption. Johnson recommended close cross-referencing to avoid duplication or conflict in enforcement.
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