The Central Otago District Council's policy that says where psychoactive substances may be sold in the district has been rolled over for another five years.
Councillors adopted a recommendation at this week's council meeting from council regulatory services manager Lee Webster to continue the existing policy unchanged.
The policy was drawn up in 2014 and, by law, needs to be reviewed every five years.
Mr Webster said council staff believed the policy remained fit for purpose "and still reflects our communities' opinions".
"As a result, no amendments are necessary except very minor typographical updates which do not affect the context of the policy."
The policy followed the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013, which introduced a new regime for regulating the availability of psychoactive substances in New Zealand, Mr Webster said.
Under the Act, councils can adopt policies regarding the sale of approved products in their districts. The policies can stipulate areas near "sensitive"' sites, such as early childhood centres, where psychoactive substances cannot be sold, but cannot impose a blanket ban.
It was important to note products first had to be approved by the Government, Mr Webster said.
