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Bill would define smoke shops, set buffers from schools and ban nitrous oxide sales
Summary
SB 13 14 would create a statewide definition for smoke shops, impose a 600-foot default buffer from sensitive sites, and ban sale/possession of nitrous oxide paraphernalia at smoke shops; cities and pediatric groups testified in strong support while committee members asked about aligning distance rules to existing alcohol or cannabis buffers.
Sen. Menjivar introduced SB 13 14, the "Youth Over Smoke Act," explaining that the bill responds to a rise in youth vaping and nitrous oxide misuse and the geographic clustering of smoke shops near schools. The measure would define smoke shops statewide, impose a default 600-foot buffer from sensitive…
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