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Kershaw County Council adopts zoning and public‑safety ordinances on third reading, including kratom/nitrous restrictions and hemp retail controls
Summary
On Feb. 10 the council approved multiple third‑reading ordinances: a zoning map amendment, new boat‑landing regulations, a nitrous‑oxide/kratom ordinance (nitrous 18+, kratom 21+ with labeling/display rules), and a conditional‑use ordinance for hemp retail establishments with separation and operational restrictions. Several amendments were debated and one 30‑day nonconforming‑use amendment failed.
Kershaw County Council on Feb. 10 passed a slate of third‑reading ordinances addressing zoning and public‑safety concerns.
Votes at a glance • Ordinance 10a — Amendment to official zoning map (16.68 acres): Passed unanimously on third reading. • Ordinance 10b — Amend Chapter 24 to regulate public boat landings: Passed unanimously on third reading; ordinance clarifies conduct at ramps and enables sheriff enforcement for violations. • Ordinance 10c — Prohibit/limit sale and distribution of nitrous oxide and kratom and set retail display/labeling requirements: Council adopted an amendment to specify age restrictions (nitrous oxide 18+ and kratom 21+ in retail areas), then…
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