Adopt 45-day ban on new tobacco retailer permits
In Plain English
The city received numerous complaints about increased smoke shops and tobacco retailers operating without licenses or violating regulations. Richmond currently has 78 licensed tobacco retailers but many unlicensed shops have opened. If approved, no new tobacco permits can be issued for 45 days while staff develops stricter rules.
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Votes
Adopt urgency ordinance for temporary 45-day moratorium on issuance of new permits for tobacco retailers
6 to 0
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