New bill seeks ‘commonsense’ curbs on Pittsburgh vape shops to protect kids

Pittsburgh officials are considering new restrictions on vape shops in an effort to limit kids’ exposure to stores selling nicotine and CBD.

The measure, introduced to City Council Tuesday, would not allow new vape shops to open within 1,500 feet of elementary or secondary schools, licensed daycare facilities, religious institutions, public parks and playgrounds or other vape shops.

It also would prohibit new and existing vape shops from operating between 11 p.m. and 9 a.m. No self-service sales would be allowed, and products would have to be kept behind counters or in locked display cases…

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