Garland just put a ban on smoking inside restaurants and bars. So, if you want to smoke, you'll have to take it outside.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
Potential for increased enforcement costs or revenue from permits/fines, depending on regulatory changes.
Residents concerned about the density and impact of these shops in commercial areas, and potentially the city through clearer enforcement.
Businesses that may face new restrictions or find it harder to operate under revised definitions.
The city is looking at how to better define and regulate vape and smoke shops due to confusion in current rules and concerns about their impact on neighborhoods. The goal is to create clearer definitions and enforcement methods, especially regarding the sale of items that could be considered drug paraphernalia.
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