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Council defers smoke-shop ordinance after law and police recommendations

5892192 · October 1, 2025
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Summary

A proposed ordinance to tighten regulations and fines for smoke shops was deferred after the law department and police provided suggested changes; council members asked the clerk to circulate proposed changes before next meeting.

The Newark Municipal Council on Oct. 1 deferred consideration of an ordinance amending regulation of smoke shops to allow time for the law department and police to finalize recommended increases to fines and other changes.

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