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 of 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 ordinance was approved at first reading without any changes.
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Move to approve Ordinance 2459-2021 at second hearing. |