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Fredericksburg council discusses local vape‑shop proximity limits to keep products away from students
Summary
Council members discussed drafting a local ordinance to limit retail vape shops near schools and family‑oriented uses, citing concerns about THC‑infused products and enforcement costs. Staff and the police chief cautioned about state preemption and testing costs; council asked staff to draft options and coordinate notifications.
Fredericksburg City Council members opened a discussion about drafting a local ordinance to limit where retail vape shops can locate, particularly in relation to public and private schools and other family‑focused sites.
"I live near the middle school, and I can walk out there on any given day, and I find vape cartridges," Councilmember Melanie said, urging action to keep such products out of the hands of children.
Melanie referenced pending state legislation in Austin that includes ingredient limits and a 1,000‑foot proximity clause and said she believed…
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