Connecticut: Naugatuck Mandates Police Licenses and Daily Fines for Vape Retailers

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Naugatuck borough officials have approved Ordinance No. 140, requiring all local retailers selling vape products to secure a license from the police chief by September 1. The measure targets public health concerns and youth vaping by introducing background checks and steep daily fines for non-compliance.

The Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopted the ordinance on August 4. The licensing requirement applies to any business owning or managing a location where vape products—including nicotine and cannabis vaporizers—are sold. While initial applications submitted by September 1 are free, license fees will take effect on January 1, 2027.

To qualify for a license, applicants must submit business details, photos, fingerprints, and criminal history. The Naugatuck Police Department will conduct background checks, while zoning and building officials verify property compliance. Retailers must also train staff to enforce the state’s under-21 sales ban and check the ID of any customer who looks under 30.

Compliance checks will be conducted by local police and the Naugatuck Valley Health District. A first violation triggers a fine of $1,000 per day. A second violation within 12 months results in a $2,000-per-day fine and a six-month license suspension, while a third violation within 24 months leads to permanent license revocation.

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