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DeKalb bans sale of smoking products from vending machines after parent complaints

5058350 · June 24, 2025
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Summary

Ordinance 2025-029, prohibiting vending‑machine sales of tobacco and similar smoking products, passed unanimously June 23 after public comments from a parent reporting underage vaping and staff concerns about unmonitored sales from vending machines.

The DeKalb City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-029 on June 23, prohibiting the sale of smoking products from vending machines within city limits.

Nicole Malik, a parent, told the council her 14‑ and 17‑year‑old children were able…

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