Pause new tobacco retailer permits for 45 days
In Plain English
Richmond has received numerous complaints about unlicensed smoke shops and tobacco retailers violating city rules. The city currently has 78 licensed tobacco retailers but many others operate without proper permits. If approved, no new tobacco retail permits can be issued for 45 days while staff studies stronger regulations.
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Public Comments
7 public comments — 7 spoken
- Guadalupe EnllanaIn person
- Mayra LopezIn person
- Leisa JohnsonEmail
- Lisa JohnsonVia Zoom
- Amaya WoodingVia Zoom
- Guadalupe BandanaVia Zoom
- Mayra LopezVia Zoom
Community Discussion
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