The Austin City Council is moving forward with a proposal to restrict the location of vape retailers near schools and childcare facilities.
During a vote on Thursday, city council members instructed the city manager to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the establishment of new vape shops within a 1,000-foot radius of public and private schools and daycares.
A new ordinance has been proposed that aims to ban the sale of e-cigarettes and synthetic nicotine products in proximity to areas commonly visited by children. This initiative seeks to limit youth access and mitigate associated health risks…