Baltimore County Targets Smoke Shops | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Baltimore County is drafting new rules to keep smoke shops a thousand feet away from schools, hospitals, parks, and even other smoke shops — plus cracking down on flashy lights. Council members say these stores are multiplying too fast, posing risks near vulnerable populations. But shop owners fear the rules could unfairly target corner stores and gas stations, and leave long-standing shops in limbo. As debates heat up, officials scramble to balance public health concerns with business realities — a battle that could redefine where tobacco retailers can thrive in the county. Listen in…