Vaping and Cannabis Regulations & Penalties

Spoke on behalf of NYS Assemblyman Keith Brown in strong support of stricter regulations and distance rules for vape stores.

Urged the board to increase the required distance between vape shops from 500 to 1,500 feet and enforce stricter penalties for illegal sales.

Strongly urged passage of resolutions for stricter penalties and increased zoning distances for vape shops to protect youth.

Supported the vape store regulations, noting increasing rates of flavored nicotine and THC vaping among middle school students.

Praised the task force's community outreach and supported strengthening town codes to curb vape product accessibility for youth.