Extend ban on new tobacco and vape shops until April 2025
In Plain English
Richmond currently blocks new tobacco retailers from opening after complaints about unpermitted shops. Other cities recently strengthened tobacco rules, making Richmond attractive to new tobacco businesses. If approved, the ban continues for 10 more months while staff creates new regulations to protect public health.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
Votes
To adopt said urgency ordinance
6 to 0
Related Items
Update city fire safety laws to match new 2025 state standards
Mar 24, 2026
Cap tobacco retail licenses at 50 and strengthen enforcement rules
Mar 3, 2026
Adopt 2025 building code updates and strengthen tobacco retailer regulations
Mar 3, 2026
Update tobacco retailer law to cap licenses at 50 and ban flavored products
Feb 24, 2026
Add historic landmark designation to John Haley Studio at 771 Ocean Avenue
Mar 24, 2026
Hire environmental consultant to oversee Boorman Park contamination cleanup
Mar 17, 2026
Approve $3.1 million in contracts for park improvements, environmental cleanup, and rail crossing design
Mar 17, 2026
Hire company to deploy emissions control barge at Port of Richmond
Mar 3, 2026
Approve $225,000 for public sculpture design and installation
Mar 3, 2026