Linlithgow’s Lib Dem councillor plans to call for greater controls on vape shops
Councillor Sally Pattle is seeking Holyrood legislation to increase safety regulations for vape shops due to lithium-ion battery fire risks.Summary
Linlithgow Liberal Democrat councillor Sally Pattle is advocating for new legislation from the Scottish Government to better regulate vape shops. The push for stricter controls follows concerns regarding the fire risks posed by lithium-ion batteries found in vaping devices, which have been described as "powder kegs" following a major fire in Glasgow.
Currently, vape shops are classified as "general retail premises," meaning they are not subject to mandatory fire safety audits unless a specific incident or complaint occurs. Furthermore, local councils lack regulatory power over these shops through planning or Trading Standards. Councillor Pattle is working to build cross-party support to bring a motion to the council and hopes to spark a national campaign to update the regulatory framework to match the rapid rise of these businesses.
(Source：Daily Record)
