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San Antonio council approves ordinance to restrict vape and tobacco retailers near schools
Summary
The council approved an amendment to the Unified Development Code establishing a buffer to limit new vape and tobacco retail stores near schools, child-care centers and institutions of higher education.
The San Antonio City Council on May 8 voted to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 35 of the Unified Development Code to require a buffer between new tobacco- and vaping-product retailers and schools, daycare centers and institutions of higher education.
Councilmember (sponsor) framed the ordinance as a public-health measure to reduce youth access and exposure to nicotine products. Staff described the proposal as creating a buffer zone for new retail…
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