Gatesville city leaders have passed a new ordinance that imposes stricter rules on vape and CBD shops. The rules include new proximity requirements and background checks for owners. Expanded buffer zones around sensitive areas are also part of the ordinance.

A local shop owner, Amanda Ashby, has expressed concerns about the new rules. Despite being grandfathered in, she believes the additional requirements create obstacles for her business. Further details about the ordinance and its impact on local businesses are available from the source, including a video story about the new rules in Gatesville.