Baltimore County is poised to crack down on smoke and vape shops with a new bill set for August vote, mandating they stay at least a thousand feet from schools, parks, treatment centers, and even other vape shops — plus restricting signage. While Baltimore City and other counties have already enacted similar rules, this move also aligns with recent state laws tightening product sales and enforcement. Shop owners, many immigrants who’ve invested heavily and strictly comply with laws, are pushing back, demanding fair compensation and clarity on closures. Officials counter that the shops’ proliferation is due to neighboring restrictions and that limiting their density fosters a healthier local business ecosystem — a stance backed by major chambers of commerce. But critics argue the approach unfairly targets compliant businesses, urging instead a focus on enforcing existing rules against violators. The debate heats up as the council prepares to vote.

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