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Norwalk Board of Health objects to proposed vape‑shop licensing role for health department
Summary
Board members told Deanna D'Amour they oppose giving the health department permitting and enforcement authority over vape shops in a draft ordinance, citing mission conflict, staffing limits and that zoning or police should handle licensing and illegal sales.
Deanna D'Amour, director of health for Norwalk, briefed the Board of Health on a draft vape‑shop ordinance under consideration by the ordinance committee and the zoning commission that would grant the health department authority to permit, license and revoke licenses for vape and smoke shops. She said the draft is intended to address growth in vape‑shop establishments and reports that some shops have sold illegal high‑THC cannabis products.
Board members reacted strongly. “I think this is a huge mistake, getting the board of health involved,” said an…
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