Danbury Advances New Vape Shop Restrictions Amid Illegal Cannabis Concerns
Danbury officials advanced a proposed ordinance to license and penalize smoke and vape shops, aiming to curb illegal cannabis sales.Summary
Danbury officials moved a proposed ordinance targeting smoke and vape shops to a public hearing, advancing efforts to address illegal cannabis sales. The proposal, announced by Mayor Roberto Alves, would require covered shops to obtain annual licenses from the Health and Human Services Department and establish penalties including fines, license suspensions, and revocations. A version reviewed in October included a $250 licensing fee and a $5,000 cash bond or letter of credit requirement. The city has already restricted new smoke and vape shops from opening, allowing existing ones to continue as nonconforming uses, and has conducted enforcement operations, including an October 2 undercover operation where three shops failed compliance checks and three employees were arrested. The ordinance has not yet been adopted, and a public hearing date has not been announced.
(Source：Patch)
