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Residents, health director and police urge tighter rules on vape shops; council considering distances and licensing
Summary
Multiple public commenters and the Bristol Burlington Health District urged the council to regulate vape retailers and convenience stores; the ordinance committee is drafting language that includes distance buffers and a possible annual licensing fee and will forward a refined package to zoning.
Public comment at the March meeting focused heavily on vape shops and retail sale of vaping and high‑risk products. Jackie McCauley and Dr. Tom Ward warned that brightly lit vape shops and unrestricted retail sales increase youth exposure and addiction risk. Multiple speakers — including Marco Falmary, director of the Bristol Burlington Health…
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