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Neighbors,
Across Baltimore, we are seeing a growing number of “pop-up” smoke shops opening in our neighborhoods. Too many of these stores are selling unregulated products that harm our communities and are being marketed directly to kids. That is unacceptable.
We welcome entrepreneurship in Baltimore, but not businesses that prey on the vulnerability of our young people.
Today, we stood together with community leaders, public health experts, and responsible business owners to take action. We are using legislative tools to protect our youth, hold bad actors accountable, and make our neighborhoods safer.
I want to thank Councilmembers Glover, Blanchard, and Jones for their leadership in bringing forward this legislative package. We respect those in the industry who are operating responsibly, but we will not tolerate exploitation or disregard for our residents’ health and safety.
In the News:
* WJZ: Baltimore City Council introduces legislation to crack down on smoke shops [[link removed]]
* WBAL: City Council to consider 3 bills addressing proliferation of smoke shops across Baltimore [[link removed]]
* FOX 45: Baltimore leaders propose legislation aimed at slowing rapid spread of illegal smoke shops [[link removed]]
* Baltimore Sun: Baltimore City Council moves to crack down on illegal smoke, vape shops [[link removed]]
In service,
Zeke
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Friends of Zeke BerzoffCohen
711 W. 40th Street, Ste 330
Baltimore, MD 21211
United States
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By Authority: Friends of Zeke Cohen, Ginny Lawhorn, Treasurer
P.O. Box 38203
Baltimore, MD 21231
United States
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