Yorktown Adopts New Smoke-Shop Restrictions
March 13, 2025 – The Yorktown Town Board has adopted a new local law imposing stricter restrictions on the sale of smoking and vaping products within the town.
The decision, made at the March 4 Town Board meeting, aims to protect the health and well-being of Yorktown’s youth by prohibiting smoke and vape shops from operating within a 1,500-foot radius of the property line of sensitive locations.
“Protecting the health of our children is a top priority for the Yorktown Town Board,” said Supervisor Ed Lachterman. “This new law reflects our commitment to creating a safe and healthy environment for our young people by limiting their exposure to potentially harmful products. We believe that by implementing these restrictions, we can play a vital role in preventing youth smoking and vaping.”
The new legislation defines sensitive locations as:
- Schools
- Playgrounds
- Child-care facilities
- Family day-care homes
- Youth centers
- Houses of worship
- Community centers
- Recreational facilities
- Senior housing developments
- Medical buildings
- Parks
The Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
