Cap tobacco retail licenses at 50 and strengthen enforcement rules
In Plain English
Richmond currently faces a surge of unlicensed tobacco retailers operating illegally in the city. The city placed a moratorium on new tobacco licenses in April 2024 to address this problem. If approved, only 50 tobacco retail licenses can exist at any time, and the city gains stronger tools to shut down illegal shops and prevent sales to minors.
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