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Arlington board enacts 12‑month moratorium on new standalone vape stores
Summary
The board adopted a 12‑month moratorium on new standalone vape stores to allow study of health and regulatory issues; staff said the moratorium can be shortened or extended as work proceeds.
The Arlington Board voted on March 3 to impose a 12‑month moratorium on new standalone vape stores and associated sales of vapor products, including electronic cigarettes and e‑liquids.
Mr. Lawson, a town staff member who presented the item, said the moratorium would give staff time to study health and safety concerns and adapt town code to recent state regulatory changes. Existing retailers that are permitted by the state may continue operations; the moratorium applies to new standalone stores where vaping products are the primary sale.
Lawson said the proposed period was 12 months to allow a thorough review but could be shortened or extended if the board chooses. The board approved the moratorium; members noted they would revisit the issue before the final month if an extension were needed.
