Austin moves toward 1,000‑foot buffer between smoke shops and schools, daycares

Austin moves toward 1,000‑foot buffer between smoke shops and schools, daycares

After Austin City Council members asked the city of Austin to look at ways to prevent shops that sell e-cigarette and nicotine products from operating near schools and daycares, city staff are back with a proposal to make it happen.

Austin City Council Considers Buffers Zone for Schools and Vape Shops

The Austin City Council is considering new zoning restrictions that would limit where businesses selling vape and e-cigarette products can operate—particularly in close proximity to schools. City leaders say the proposal is aimed at reducing youth access to nicotine products, as concerns continue to grow over vaping among middle and high school students. Under the proposal, new vape retailers would be prohibited from opening within  1000 feet of…