Officials take bold action to protect children from widespread hazard: ‘Trying to … prevent it from being so close’

Officials in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, are taking bold steps to protect kids from vaping’s growing influence and dangerous impacts.

According to Baton Rouge Public Radio, a new ordinance bans any new vape, tobacco, or THC shop from opening within 500 feet of schools, parks, or other child-centric spaces.

The rule also restricts how close these stores can be to one another and requires signage reminding customers that minors aren’t allowed…

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