(Radio Iowa) – Starting July 1st, police won’t have to get a warrant to enter vape shops and stores that sell tobacco products AND let customers use the products in the store. The change is included in a bill that passed the legislature and has been signed into law by the governor. Representative Taylor Collins of Mediapolis says lawmakers heard concerns about potential underage drinking in lounges in the Iowa City area that do not have a liquor license, but do have a license to sell tobacco products.

Representative Eric Gjerde of Cedar Rapids says the law will provide a new measure of safety to neighbors of these shops.

A warrant would still be required for a police search of private records, the shop’s office or any living quarters that might be attached to the business.