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Committee hears staff report on card‑scanning vape vending machines, will gather more information
Summary
Staff told the committee a distributor sought permission to place electronic vape vending machines that scan IDs for age verification; members expressed concern about access by minors and asked staff to survey local establishments and consult the ILBA before returning with recommendations.
A staff member told the LaSalle County License Committee that a distributor contacted county staff seeking to place card‑scanning vape vending machines in local establishments and asked whether the county had licensing or ordinances that apply. "He wants to put 1 in 1 of our establishments," the staff member said, adding that the machines "scan your driver's license before you can make a purchase."
Committee members raised concerns about whether the hardware reliably prevents underage sales and whether the machines would be located in 21+ establishments. The chair suggested staff contact local establishments for feedback and consult the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association (ILBA) and other jurisdictions that have regulations, then bring findings back to the committee at a future meeting. Miss McNally recommended the county check how many machines, if any, already operate in LaSalle County before drafting an ordinance.
The committee agreed to collect information rather than adopt immediate local rules; members noted state statute language and sample ordinances were included in the staff packet. No formal motion to regulate vape machines was made during the meeting.
