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Houston County approves 180‑day moratorium on new vape, low‑THC, tobacco and alcohol retail permits

Houston County Board of Commissioners · December 16, 2025
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Summary

The county commission voted to pause acceptance and issuance of new business and permitting applications for stores that sell vape products, low‑THC oil products, tobacco and alcoholic beverages in unincorporated Houston County for 180 days while staff and commissioners review and update ordinances.

Commissioner Byrd introduced and the Houston County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution placing a 180‑day moratorium on new licenses, permits and applications for stores that sell vape products, low‑THC oil products, tobacco products and alcoholic beverages in unincorporated Houston County. "I would like to offer a motion to approve signing the resolution placing a moratorium for 180 days on the issuance of licenses," Commissioner Byrd said during the meeting.

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