Naugatuck Sets New Rules For Vape Retailers
Naugatuck borough adopted Ordinance No. 140 requiring vape retailers to obtain a police chief license, with training, ID checks, and escalating fines for violations.Summary
On August 4, the Naugatuck Board of Mayor and Burgesses approved Ordinance 140, establishing a local licensing system for any business that sells vaping products. Retailers must apply for a police‑chief‑issued license by September 1, providing business details, photos, fingerprints and criminal‑conviction records; the license is free for 2025 and valid through Dec 31, with fees beginning Jan 1 2027. The ordinance mandates employee training on the 21‑plus sales ban, ID verification for customers under 30, and posted age‑restriction signs, and allows police and health officials to inspect compliance. Violations incur $1,000 per day for a first offense, $2,000 per day and a six‑month suspension for a second offense within 12 months, and revocation after a third offense within 24 months.
(Source：Patch)
