Rapid Growth of Tobacco and Vape Stores in Coral Springs
In Coral Springs, Florida, the number of tobacco and vape stores has increased rapidly in recent years. The city plans to extend the temporary ban on new stores for another six months in order to complete the research on zoning regulations and regulatory measures. Currently, there are 23 such stores in the city.
Key Points Summary
- The Coral Springs City Council in Florida, USA, will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday to consider extending the ban on new tobacco and vape stores for another six months. Since the first store opened in 2013, there have been 23 such stores in the area, with 11 opening after 2022.
- The proposed new regulation intends to impose zoning and distance restrictions on stores that occupy more than 20% of their floor space for selling tobacco, nicotine, or CBD products.
- Florida law sets the minimum purchase age for edible CBD products at 18, and for tobacco and vape products at 21. The city’s regulatory research is proceeding based on this.
City Officials Consider Extending the Temporary Ban
December 1, 2025 — According to TAPinto Coral Springs, city officials in Coral Springs, Florida, are considering extending the temporary ban on new tobacco and vape stores for an additional six months to continue studying relevant regulatory measures. The report indicates that the Coral Springs City Council is reviewing the current ban extension to provide more time for regulatory research.
City Council Background and Concerns
Previously, the city council requested the city government team to study the best practices for regulating tobacco and vape stores. City Councilor Joshua Simmons noted that such stores had been increasing rapidly in recent years.
Growth Trend of Local Tobacco and Vape Stores
According to municipal documents, the first tobacco/vape store opened in 2013. By 2021, 12 more stores had opened, and since 2022, an additional 11 have launched. Currently, there are 23 stores across Coral Springs.
Products Sold and Age Restrictions Under Florida Law
These stores mainly sell electronic cigarettes, which are used with nicotine, flavored, or chemically based e-liquids. Some products can also be used for smoking marijuana or other substances. Stores also sell marijuana-related or CBD goods.
Florida law prohibits selling edible CBD products to individuals under 18 and sets the minimum purchase age for tobacco and vape products at 21.
Proposed Zoning and Regulatory Adjustments
The municipal government is currently studying zoning adjustments that may impose special restrictions on stores using more than 20% of their floor area for selling tobacco, nicotine, or CBD products (excluding medical marijuana). Officials are also considering parking requirements and minimum distance rules between these stores and schools, parks, religious institutions, and existing tobacco shops.
Need for Additional Research and Extended Ban
As regulations remain under development, officials have requested extending the temporary ban to complete their research and finalize a comprehensive regulatory plan.
