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Toccoa commission considers ban on new tobacco and vape shop licenses

The proposed ordinance would stop new tobacco and vape shops from getting business licenses in the city while letting existing shops keep operating.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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The Toccoa City Commission first considered a Tobacco and Vape Shop Ordinance on February 27, 2025. The proposed ordinance states that no new business licenses would be issued for the operation of a tobacco shop or vape shop.

SourcesToccoa City Commission Meeting Agenda Packet 02/27/2025IQM2 item result — Consideration of Tobacco and Vape Shop OrdinanceToccoa City Commission Meeting Agenda 02/27/2025

A second reading and public hearing under the Zoning Procedures Law was scheduled for March 24, 2025. The packet for that meeting describes an ordinance that would prohibit new business licenses for tobacco and vape shops while grandfathering in existing license holders.

SourcesIQM2 item result — Zoning Procedures Law Hearing / Second Reading: Tobacco and Vape Shop OrdinanceToccoa City Commission Meeting Agenda Packet 03/24/2025Toccoa City Commission Meeting Agenda 03/24/2025

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Ordinance regulating tobacco and vape shops (Zoning Procedures Law hearing / second reading)

Zoning Procedures Law Hearing / Second Reading: Tobacco and Vape Shop Ordinance

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AgendaIQM2 item result — Zoning Procedures Law Hearing / Second Reading: Tobacco and Vape Shop OrdinanceZoning Procedures Law Hearing / Second Reading: Tobacco and Vape Shop Ordinance
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Ordinance to regulate tobacco and vape shops, prohibiting new business licenses while grandfathering existing license holders

TO PROHIBIT NEW BUSINESS LICENSES FOR SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS; TO GRANDFATHER IN EXISTING LICENSE HOLDERS

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AgendaToccoa City Commission Meeting Agenda Packet 03/24/2025TO PROHIBIT NEW BUSINESS LICENSES FOR SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS; TO GRANDFATHER IN EXISTING LICENSE HOLDERS
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Tobacco and Vape Shop Ordinance, second reading under Zoning Procedures Law

Zoning Procedures Law Hearing / Second Reading: Tobacco and Vape Shop Ordinance

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AgendaToccoa City Commission Meeting Agenda 03/24/2025Zoning Procedures Law Hearing / Second Reading: Tobacco and Vape Shop Ordinance
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proposed

Tobacco and Vape Shop Ordinance prohibiting new tobacco/vape shop business licenses

No new business licenses shall be issued for the operation of a tobacco shop or vape shop

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AgendaToccoa City Commission Meeting Agenda Packet 02/27/2025No new business licenses shall be issued for the operation of a tobacco shop or vape shop
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Tobacco and Vape Shop Ordinance

Consideration of Tobacco and Vape Shop Ordinance

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AgendaIQM2 item result — Consideration of Tobacco and Vape Shop OrdinanceConsideration of Tobacco and Vape Shop Ordinance
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Tobacco and Vape Shop Ordinance

Consideration of Tobacco and Vape Shop Ordinance

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AgendaToccoa City Commission Meeting Agenda 02/27/2025Consideration of Tobacco and Vape Shop Ordinance

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