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Ordinance committee advances draft to license and restrict vape shops after police detail illegal sales
Summary
Committee members reviewed a draft ordinance and planning-and-zoning changes Jan. 21 to regulate vape shops, including a new licensing requirement, tightened definition to close a 25% loophole, vicarious liability for owners, and coordination with police after multiple enforcement operations uncovered illegal THC sales.
Norwalk’s Ordinance Committee on Jan. 21 reviewed a draft ordinance and complementary planning-and-zoning changes intended to tighten local oversight of vape and tobacco retailers, and to help police and code enforcement address businesses selling illegal THC products.
Chief Walsh told the committee investigators had used undercover buys and search warrants in multiple operations. “We made 43 arrest, well over 15 different operations that we have, conducted with arrest and search warrants,” Chief Walsh said, adding that investigators recovered boxed illegal THC products and “pounds of marijuana” offered over the counter. The chief said some high-THC items were packaged to resemble candy, creating risks for adolescents.
Planning and zoning staff member Steve said the zoning code previously prohibited having more than one vape shop within…
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