Councilmember Proposes Limits on Smoke Shop Locations
Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson introduced a bill to limit smoke shop locations by revising the zoning code, adding a specific definition for tobacco retail as part of broader regulatory efforts.
GMNA Philadelphia
Philadelphia City Council member Katherine Gilmore Richardson introduced legislation on October 14, 2026 that would restrict where smoke shops may open by amending the city’s zoning code.
The proposal aims to update the zoning regulations with a clear definition of tobacco retail, part of the city’s effort to tighten oversight of tobacco retailers through zoning changes.
