Council advances vaping and hemp‑THC restrictions, postpones city chicken ordinance to June

At its April 7 meeting, the City of Casper council approved on second reading an ordinance amending smoking and minor‑offense chapters of the Casper Municipal Code to prohibit vaping in indoor public places and to restrict sale or distribution of hemp‑derived THC products to persons 21 and older. Council adopted an amendment to allow in-store sampling accommodations for vape shops consistent with tobacco shop accommodations.

Public comment on this ordinance was not offered during the second‑reading hearing and the measure carried unanimously after councilors voted to approve the second reading.

Separately, council read an ordinance on third reading to permit keeping domesticated fowl within city limits (amending multiple code sections). The city attorney reported staff had identified areas in the ordinance that may require additional revisions; council voted to postpone action on the third reading to the June 16, 2026 regular meeting to allow staff time for review and possible amendments.

Councilors said the postponement will allow staff to perform due diligence and return with proposed language if legally allowable under prior notifications. No final change to the fowl ordinance was adopted at the April 7 meeting.

Action summary: the vaping/THC ordinance passed its second reading; the domesticated fowl ordinance was postponed to June 16, 2026 for further staff review and potential amendment.