Taunton Deane Councillors voted against Council business
tenants from selling “legal highs” over the counter in Taunton in Somerset.
The law will stop the sale of the substances in any premise
rented from the authority as the Tuesday meeting concluded.
Councillor Federica Smith said the sale of legal highs had a
“negative impact” on the community. She said the authorities had a duty to
remedy the situation.
Council business tenants are now forbidden to sell the
substances from any premise owned or leased by the Council. It was agreed that
all landlords should be contacted in case tenants prove difficult to stop.
They also approved a number of business proposals designed
to tackle anti-social behavor associated with the substances.
Certain substances that allow users to reach “legal highs”
are allowed for sale in the United Kingdom. Most of these drugs could be bought
online and in some shops.
