Vape shops ignite Franklin City Council meeting

At the Franklin City Council meeting on Oct. 14, concerned citizens and business owners filled the seats due to two vape shop license requests. Harpreet Sra, representing Borderline Vape and Smoke currently under construction at 570 South Canyon Drive, presented his case. He owns two service stations in Cache Valley and a vape shop in Corrine, Utah, and is also applying for an Idaho liquor license. Utah bans most e-cigarette flavorings except menthol and tobacco, while Idaho has no such regulations. Sra was not qualified for a business license yet due to incomplete background checks. The council expressed strong distaste for a vape shop in the city. Emad Wazwaz, owner of Demand Vape Shop at Main Street and US-91, pledged not to sell Krantom or alcohol, offered to remove Krantom from his sign, and will train two employees to check IDs to prevent under-21 entry. Councilman Beck presented dismissed charges against Wazwaz from another business venture. Wazwaz invited the council to visit his shop and offered to contribute to the community. His business license was approved 3-1, with Councilmen Wright, Beck, and Dietrich voting yes and Councilman Baughman voting no. Jared Petersen, owner of JP Nets, also received approval for a home-based woodworking business selling fishing nets and possibly furniture. Councilman Wright updated on a new plow truck, and the council approved $115,000 for a truck and accessories from Auto Ranch in Mountain Home through Idaho state bids, with Wright directing the purchase. The city will hand out donuts and drinks on Friday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to noon for Halloween.

(Source：The Herald Journal)