Title of Item:
TOBACCO AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE REGULATION (RC):
ORDINANCE No. 2459-2021; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART AMENDING ARTICLE VII; SECTION 12-163 THROUGH 12-172 RELATING TO THE SALE AND USE OF NICOTINE DELIVERY DEVICES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Summary Explanation/Background Information on Agenda Request:
The Martin County Commission recently passed an ordinance regulating the sale and use electronic cigarettes and tobacco products consistent with the Federal Law that went into effect in January, 2020. Currently, the State Statute authorizes sales to persons over the age of 18 while the Federal Law requires the minimum age to be 21.
The City Commission requested staff to bring forward an amendment to the City Code to be consistent with the County Ordinance.
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance No.2459-2021on First Reading. |