A new vaping restriction in East Baton Rouge Parish bans new shops selling tobacco, THC or nicotine products from being within 500 feet of schools, parks or other places that children are likely to be.
The ordinance, which took effect last month, also prevents new shops from opening up within 500 feet of another shop selling similar products. It also requires signage indicating that minors are not allowed in these shops. The goal, parish officials say, is to keep children away from vaping while still allowing adults to have the option to do so.
Metro Councilman Rowdy Gaudet crafted the legislation. The policy looks to reduce exposure without elbowing out the industry…