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Council approves first reading of ordinance limiting vape and similar specialty shops

Clinton City Council · February 23, 2026
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Summary

Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 703 to set density and accountability rules for specialty vape and similar shops; public health staff cited youth risks while a local vape‑shop owner urged clarity on grandfathering and relocation rules.

The Clinton City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 703, which places density and accountability limits on specialty vape and similar shops and is intended to reduce youth access.

"Vaping does lead to severe lung disease, asthma, heart disease, and stroke, and does present risk with second and third hand smoke with individuals who may be around that," Shayla told the council while outlining the public‑health rationale for the…

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