Require tobacco retailers to get annual city licenses
In Plain English
Stores that sell cigarettes and other tobacco products currently operate without city oversight. The proposed law creates a new annual licensing system for all tobacco retailers. If approved, businesses must apply for permits and follow city regulations to continue selling tobacco products.
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Votes
Refer the matter to the Agenda Setting Committee to work on the matter
9 to 0
Refer the matter to the City Manager and the newly hired Chief of Police
9 to 0
Return to weekly meetings and City Manager will determine how agenda will be divided
First reading and lay over to January 10, 2006 for second reading
Approve the report and move forward with the procedure set in the report
Refer the matter to the Rules and Procedures Standing Committee
5 to 4
Approve the Guidelines presented by staff
9 to 0
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