Casper council approves ordinance to ban indoor vaping and restrict hemp/THC sales to under‑21

The Casper City Council approved an ordinance amending city code to prohibit vaping in indoor public places and to restrict the sale or distribution of hemp‑derived and THC products to persons under 21.

The ordinance (amending chapters 8.16 and 9.40 of the Casper Municipal Code) was read by title and moved on third reading. Counselor Sweeney, who serves on the board of Healthy Wyoming, said national public‑health groups have shown interest and support for the vaping restrictions.

Councilors voted in favor on third reading; staff recorded unanimous approval. The ordinance moves Casper to align indoor vaping rules with other public‑health measures and raises the minimum legal age for some hemp/THC product sales to 21 within the city limits.

The city clerk recorded the third reading passage; staff will publish the adopted ordinance and advise local retailers about compliance and enforcement timelines.