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Ottawa retailers that sell vaping products may soon be required to obtain a license, as the city eyes new enforcement tools to crack down on the sale of vapour products to minors, according to a City of Ottawa report.

The number of specialty vape stores operating in Ottawa has increased from 19 in 2019 to 71 stores as of July 2024, while over 300 licensed tobacco vendors are also known to sell vapour products in the capital.  While tobacco vendors are required to obtain a license from the city, businesses that sell vaping products do not require a license.

A report for Ottawa’s emergency preparedness and protective services committee recommends Ottawa implement a new license for retailers that sell vapour products to “ensure public health and safety, as well as consumer protection.”

“The recommended licensing …

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