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Denver Smoke Shop Shut Down for Alleged Sales to Minors
1 Jun
Summary
- Vibe Smoke Shop in Denver was ordered to cease operations immediately.
- Regulators cited alleged sales of tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana to minors.
- Another smoke shop in Fort Collins also faced closure orders.
The Vibe Smoke Shop, located on East Colfax Avenue in Denver, has been ordered to promptly cease operations by city and state regulators. This summary suspension, reserved for the most severe cases, immediately halts the business's license to operate.
Regulators allege that the Vibe Smoke Shop repeatedly sold illegal products, including tobacco, alcohol, recreational marijuana, kratom, and psilocybin, to individuals under the age of 21. These alleged violations date back to June 2025, with reports of sales to a 19-year-old during an undercover operation and subsequent complaints about sales of marijuana to underage students.
Further investigations uncovered additional violations, such as the alleged sale of alcohol without a license and the presence of non-compliant or improperly labeled products, some of which constituted an imminent health hazard. A hearing is scheduled for June 26, where ownership will have an opportunity to contest the potential revocation of its business license.
Separately, the Smokin' Genie in Fort Collins was also ordered to close its doors by May 31. The business reached a settlement with the state for improper kratom labeling and sales to minors. Its owner is now banned from conducting related businesses in Colorado for a decade.
