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Council moves vaping products under city tobacco rules; enforcement set for Sept. 1 timeline
Summary
Council adopted an amendment to Section 13.01 of the Greenfield Municipal Code to treat electronic vaping products like tobacco; staff said unapproved vaping products will effectively be banned locally by Sept. 1 unless FDA-approved.
The Common Council adopted an amendment to Section 13.01 of the Greenfield Municipal Code to bring electronic vaping products into the city's tobacco and cigarette regulations. Councilmembers approved the change by roll-call vote. Staff said the amendment aligns local ordinance language with ongoing regulatory actions and that electronic vaping products not cleared by federal regulators will effectively be prohibited in city-regulated retail locations by Sept. 1 unless they obtain Food and Drug Administration authorization. Council discussion included references to novel vaping products found in local vape shops and gas stations; members said the legislative committee will continue to monitor emerging products and any enforcement implications. The ordinance amendment passed on a recorded vote with the council indicating unanimous affirmative votes in the meeting record.
