Title:
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PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADDING CHAPTER 6-20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TITLED “REGULATION OF RETAIL TOBACCO SALES,” AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY FOR COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT
BACKGROUND: The City Council will consider an ordinance that proposes adding Chapter 6-20 to the Santa Rosa City Code titled “Regulation of Retail Tobacco Sales” requiring all tobacco retailers to obtain a license and comply with enhanced regulations associated with tobacco sales, in particular, those targeting sales to youth. The ordinance incorporates direction from Council provided during their June 4, 2024, meeting revising sections associated with license transfer language and the level of fines and penalties. The revised ordinance does not alter the proposed language to establish a buffer between retail locations and schools and parks, a ban on electronic tobacco smoking devices and flavored tobacco...
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Code sections:
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15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption, 15307 - Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural, 15308 - Actions for Protection of the Environment, 15378 - Not a Project
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