Maple Heights extends moratorium on new vape shops through end of 2026
cleveland.com
Maple Heights extends its moratorium on new vape and tobacco shops through Dec. 31 to address youth vaping and develop permanent regulations.Summary
Maple Heights City Council voted unanimously to extend the moratorium on new vape and tobacco retailers through December 31, 2026, adding 180 days to the existing ban. The extension aims to address rising youth vaping concerns, citing that 36% of local high school students have tried vaping and over half of retailers failed compliance checks selling to minors. Councilwoman Tina Stafford Marberry emphasized the need to protect public health and develop permanent zoning regulations, while clarifying that the moratorium does not affect licensed marijuana dispensaries. Officials will use the extra time to craft long-term rules governing where such businesses may locate.
(Source：cleveland.com)
