City board approves first reading of new vaping ordinance | News

BLUEFIELD — The Bluefield Board of Directors approved the first reading Tuesday of a new tobacco and vape shop ordinance for the city.

The first reading of the ordinance passed unanimously, but the city board must still approve a second reading of the ordinance before it becomes law.

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