Another Orange County City Looks to Crack Down on Smoke Shops

La Habra officials will impose a temporary moratorium on smoke shops while officials examine stricter policies aimed at curbing underage tobacco use – joining a host of other cities trying to crack down on smoke shops in Orange County.

In recent years, cities across the northern part of the county have been tinkering with new regulations for smoke shops requiring tobacco retailers to get city permits.

Earlier this year, Anaheim officials adopted an ordinance tightening regulations on smoke shops after police officials raised concerns that some have become hubs for illegal gambling and black market marijuana sales…

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