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Council says vape-shop moratorium remains in effect; members will review enforcement history
Summary
Councilwoman Stacy Collier told colleagues a moratorium on vape shops is in place; members said they will check past dates and may refer enforcement or reintroduction to the safety committee if the moratorium was overlooked.
Garfield Heights council members confirmed an existing moratorium on new vape shops and said they will review the council record to confirm dates and next steps.
Councilwoman Stacy Collier told the caucus meeting the council placed a moratorium on vape shops within the city. "We did put a moratorium on vape shops within the city of Garfield Heights," Collier said during the council's openings.
Councilman Kelly asked when the moratorium was last addressed and whether the recent appearance of a vape shop had slipped past enforcement. Kelly said the same shop had been raised previously and asked the clerk and law director to check records. The law director and council members said staff will review past ordinances and, if necessary, refer the matter to the safety committee or reintroduce legislation.
Council members did not vote at the caucus meeting to change the moratorium. Staff said they will provide specific dates and the council will determine whether additional action is needed to enforce or reintroduce the measure.
Ending: Council members asked staff to return with the moratorium's adoption date and any relevant documents so the council can determine whether follow-up enforcement or new legislation is needed.
