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Resident asks City Council to remove vape vending machines near College Avenue
Summary
A written public comment read to the Planning Commission urged City Council to prohibit vape-product vending machines on College Avenue after reporting observed ID checks were not enforced.
A written public comment read at Monday's Planning Commission meeting asked City Council to prohibit vending machines that sell vapor products on College Avenue.
The submission, signed by Jasmine Sampson, said she observed vending machines selling vapor products at two downtown establishments and that clerks had not required ID checks at the point of sale. The comment noted that state law allows vending-machine sales of vapor products in 21-and-over venues but asked the city to disallow the machines downtown to protect student health.
Why it matters: The city regularly receives public comments about downtown uses that could affect Clemson students and young residents. The Planning Commission read Sampson's comment into the record and said it would forward the concern to City Council for consideration.
Ending: The Planning Commission noted the comment and will forward it to City Council for consideration; no formal action was taken by the commission on the matter Monday.
