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Milledgeville council hears first reading of ordinance to bar new vape shops and certain specialty retailers
Summary
The council held a first reading of Ordinance O-2605-16, a city attorney–drafted proposal to prohibit new vape shops, food marts and "vice marts" within Milledgeville, define key retail terms and restrict transfers or relocations of existing businesses; revisions will be accepted before a second reading.
Milledgeville City Council on first reading reviewed an ordinance that would restrict establishment and transfer of certain specialty retail businesses, including vape shops, food marts and so-called “vice marts.” The clerk read Ordinance O-2605-16, which the city attorney drafted and which defines the covered business types, sets prohibitions on new locations and transfers of ownership, and sets enforcement provisions.
Mayor Mary Parm Copeland explained the ordinance was prepared by the city attorney and circulated to the mayor and council for input; proposed revisions were incorporated into the version presented for first reading. Council members were asked to forward any additional proposed revisions to the city manager or the city attorney before the second reading.
The measure did not receive public comment at this meeting; the item will return for a second reading where council members may offer amendments and debate legal or enforcement details. The clerk did not record a vote on the first reading; the ordinance remains at first-read status and will be scheduled according to the council’s normal ordinance calendar.
