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Committee discusses options to regulate vape shops but notes state law limits local flavor and licensing rules
Summary
Councilwoman Little asked staff to explore updating county smoking rules to include vaping and e-cigarette products; Business Service Center staff said separation standards and lighting requirements are possible but the South Carolina Tobacco Enforcement Act of 2023 prevents localities from regulating flavors, ingredients, or licensing of tobacco and nicotine products.
Councilwoman Little asked the county administrator to explore updates to Richland County's code (section 18-6, smoking) to include vaping and electronic cigarette products and to identify tools the county could use locally.
Little asked staff to examine options such as minimum separation distances between vape shops, proximity limits to schools and…
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