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Published on Mar 27, 2026

Southport approves zoning restrictions for vape and smoke shops

SOUTHPORT, N.C. — Southport’s Board of Aldermen has approved new zoning restrictions on vape and smoke shops, closing a gap in the town’s development ordinance. New shops must be at least 500 feet from schools, playgrounds, parks, churches and residential …

Source: WECT TV6 - North Carolina - Pending
Published on 01:33 GMT

Griffin certifies law expanding Arkansas ban on intoxicating hemp products

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin certified a law Wednesday that expands the state's ban on Delta-8 and other intoxicating products derived from hemp. The law Griffin certified, Act 934 of 2025, builds on Arkansas' prohibition against Delta-8, …

Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Neutral
Published on Mar 27, 2026

Smoke Shops Sue State, Claiming Illegal Raids

By Maya Smith, Kansas Reflector LAWRENCE — Three smoke and vape shops are suing the state of Kansas, accusing officials of Fourth Amendment violations in a series of October raids. The plaintiffs have filed suit against KBI director Tony Mattivi, Attorney …

Source: Kingman Leader-Courier - Kansas - Pending
Published on Apr 8, 2026

‘Just trying to relax’: New Texas hemp rules could shutter El Paso shops, owners say

New Texas regulations that recently went into effect limiting THC in hemp products are forcing some El Paso smoke shops to pull most of their inventory, threatening businesses that have operated for years under looser rules. David Ramirez, owner of …

Source: El Paso Matters - Texas - Center-left
Published on Apr 9, 2026

Vape shops should be unwelcome Downtown and near schools, commission recommends

Pittsburgh’s City Planning Commission voted to recommend a bill to the City Council that would place restrictions on where vape stores can set up shop, but also called for major amendments. Some people expressed their eagerness for the bill to pass …

Source: Public Source - Pennsylvania - Center-left
Published on Mar 26, 2026

Florida Lawmakers Move To Ban “Legal Opioid” Sold In Smoke Shops Nationwide

A trio of Florida representatives introduced federal legislation on Thursday aimed at stripping a potent synthetic compound off store shelves, following warnings from law enforcement that the substance is a “dangerous” loophole in current drug laws. Reps. …

Source: The Free Press - Tampa - Florida - Neutral
Published on Mar 26, 2026

Flagler County smoke shops face inspection for underage tobacco sales

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco recently conducted a joint county-wide operation to ensure smoke shops were complying with underage smoking regulations. Out of 14 …

Source: WFTV - Florida - Neutral
Published on Mar 27, 2026

Kansas smoke shops sue state alleging illegal search and seizure during THC raids

Source: Independence Daily Reporter - Kansas - Pending
Published on Mar 27, 2026

Kansas smoke shops sue state alleging illegal search and seizure during THC raids

Kansas Bureau of Investigation director Tony Mattivi, right, and Attorney General Kris Kobach talk to reporters during an Oct. 1, 2025, news conference on illegal retail sales of marijuana and THC products. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)By: …

Source: Great Bend Post - Kansas - Pending
Published on Apr 9, 2026

Major update to Chelmsford's Meadows with new shops and restaurants announced

The Meadows Shopping Centre in Chelmsford City Centre(Image: Matt Lee/EssexLive) A host of new restaurants, shops and attractions will be coming to Chelmsford’s Meadows in the city centre as part of efforts to revitalise the shopping area. Burger and …

Source: Essex Live - Neutral