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["NATO 2025 New Local Ordinance Tracker"]
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["Barstow","CA","City",25415,"Total Vapor Ban","Proposed","First reading on 3/17/25. Council directed for Rules & Policy Committee for further review by May 20. City Council first reading ","2025-05-30","2025-06-17","2025-06-17",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Yes"]
["Brentwood","CA","City",65126,"Total Vapor Ban","Proposed","Council had 1st reading on 5/13/25 of full vape ban. Also including, minimum pack size, minimum price, location restriction & non-transferable license. Council asked staff to redraft ordinance and return in next 2 months","2025-05-16","2025-05-13","TBD","TBD","TBD"]
["Capitola","CA","City",9572,"Single Use Filter Ban","Under Consideration","Staff presented to Council on 4/10 a filter ban mirroring the County's ordinance. Council voted unanimously to move forward & directed staff to draft ordinance.","2025-04-11","TBD","TBD"]
["Placerville","CA","City",10656,"Licensing","Defeated","Council discussed on 3/25 options on limits to retailer licensing. Decided not to consider issue but directed staff to review additional enforcement.","2025-03-26","2025-03-25","TBD"]
["Redding","CA","City",92727,"Total Vapor Ban","Under Consideration","City council updating TRL to includen full vape ban. Possible first reading on 6/17/2025","2025-05-30","2025-06-17","2025-06-17"]
["Richmond","CA","City",108565,"Distance Restrictions","Under Consideration","City hosted 2nd retailer workshop on 4/9/25. Looking at new buffer zones for retailers & more enforcement. Next sending issue to planning commission.","2025-04-11","TBD","TBD"]
["San Bruno","CA","CIty",41327,"Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","Total vapor ban to align with county TRL; Public Hearing on 3/11/25 was decided to push back to the next council meeting on 4/8/25 and passed as 2nd reading.","2025-04-09","2025-03-11","2025-04-08","2025-05-08"]
["Santa Cruz","CA","City",61501,"Single Use Filter Ban","Under Consideration","City hosted on 5/29/25 a community information session via Zoom. City is scheduling 1st reading of filter ban to mirror County's ordinance on 6/10/2025.","2025-05-30","2025-06-10","2025-06-10"]
["Scotts Valley","CA","City",11879,"Single Use Filter Ban","Under Consideration","On 2/19/25 reviewed tobacco policy for the year. They did not bring up County passing of filter ban in their discussions. We will continue monitoring","2025-02-21"]
["South San Francisco","CA","City",63123,"Total Vapor Ban","Proposed","Council considering full vape ban. In addiiton, removing exemptions of state flavor ban (premium cigar, loose leaf tobacco & hookah) in the ordinance. The first reading passed on 3/26/25. The Council passed 2nd reading on 5/14/25 & enforcement begins June 14, 2025.","2025-05-15","2025-03-26","2025-05-14","2025-06-14","2025-06-14"]
["Vallejo","CA","City",122807,"Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","1/7/25 City council voted to table issue. Directed staff to schedule retailer outreach. Earliest date to bring back ordinance is April 2025. City staff scheduled retailer workshops regarding new TRL process for 3/18/25 and 4/15/25.","2025-03-21","2025-01-07","TBD","2025-06-01"]
["Arapahoe County","CO","County Unincorporated","83,764 (Unincorporated)","Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","At a study session on 1/30/24, the Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 to monitor issues with flavored tobacco products until more information is provided. Will continue to monitor.  ","2024-02-13"]
["Breckenridge ","CO","City",5078,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","The Town Council received a presentation from local high school students on 10/22/24.  One of the council members suggested that this is something the town should pursue in coordination with Summit County. Expected to have a presentation on a flavor ban in March 2025. Council has decided to move forward with a flavor ban and coupon restrictions. First reading held on 4/8/25. Public hearing will be held on 5/13/25.","2025-05-13",null,null,"2026-01-01"]
["Dillon","CO","City",1000,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","On 3/11/25, the Dillon Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on additions to their TRL Ordinance. The proposed changes include a ban on all flavored tobacco product and placing distance restrictions on where tobacco licenses may be approved (No licenses or renewals within 1500 feet of a youth oriented facility).","2025-03-12",null,null,"2026-01-01","2026-01-01"]
["Eagle","CO","City",7391,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 5/13/25, the Eagle Town Council received a presentation from the Eagle County Department of Health on a proposed TRL ordinance.  One of the proposals is to ban the sale of all flavored nicotine products. Will continue to monitor. Meeting minutes indicate that the Town Council directed staff to draft an ordinance. ","2025-05-27"]
["Frisco","CO","City",2700,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","The Town Council will consider a full flavor ban on 5/13/25. A vote to adopt is expected at the meeting. Per Town Staff, public comment will be taken at the meeting. ","2025-05-13",null,"2025-05-13","2026-01-01"]
["Silverthorne","CO","City",4402,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","On 2/12/25, the Town Council discussed a potential flavor ban at a Work Session. Will continue to monitor for the introduction of an ordinance. First reading expected on 3/26/25--Item not on agenda. First reading held on 4/9/25. Second reading and vote to adopt on 4/23/25--Adopted; Effective January 1, 2026.","2025-04-24",null,null,"2026-01-01","2026-01-01"]
["Summit County","CO","County Unincorporated",31055,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential flavor ban ordinance. ","2024-11-22"]
["Iowa City","IA","City",74828,"Distance Restrictions","Proposed","City is looking into zoning amendments for tobacco and vape shops. The amendments would place distances restrictions on these establishments. All current businesses would be grandfathered and would be allowed to transfer to new owners. ","2024-10-04"]
["Chicago","IL","City",2746388,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","Menthol ban introduced on 6/21/23. Ordinance has been referred to the License and Consumer Protection Committee. Next meeting scheduled for 7/13/23--Not on agenda. Will continue to monitor.","2023-07-21","2023-06-21",null,null,null,"Yes","Yes","Menthol","No","No",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://www.natocentral.org/uploads/ordinance/il/Chicago%2C%20IL%20Ordinance%20%282023%29.pdf"]
["New Orleans","LA","City",null,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","The City Council has introduced an ordinance that would move the sales of flavored vapor and pouch products to Tobacco-Specific establishments.  NATO has submitted a letter informing the City Council that this ordinance is preempted by state law.  At the Council Meeting on 4/24/25, the councilors acknowledged receiving the letter and deferred the item to the 5/8/25 meeting to review the issue further. Deferred again to the 5/22/25 meeting. Deferred again to the meeting on 6/12/25.","2025-05-23"]
["Adams","MA","City",8166,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Discussing Updates to their local tobacco regulations. No Draft at this time.  Will monitor for the posting of draft regulsations. ","2025-02-07"]
["Agawam","MA","City",28692,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","On 2/13/25 the Board of Health discussed updates to their local tobacco regulations. They are considering restrictions on nicotine pouches. On 3/13/25 the BOH continued their discussion on draft regs. They confirmed that they are not considering NFG but indicated they will be including moving pouch sales to AOF in the draft. Discussed again on 5/8/28; Board amended the draft regs to remove the AOF language and replace it with a 6mg nicotine pouch cap. They then tabled the item to allow time for incoming board members to be educated by staff on the draft. Staff indicated that process could take months.","2025-05-08"]
["Amherst","MA","City",39263,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health are discussing updates to their local tobacco regulations.  NFG has been mentioned but it is unclear if it will be included in the draft ordinance.  Public Hearing expected in February 2025. NATO has requested a copy of the draft regulations. Public Hearing will be held on 2/6/25. Draft has nicotine pouch language but no NFG. Public Hearing held and closed. Next meeting in March. Meeting held on 3/26/25; No vote taken.  The regulations were adopted on 4/3/25. The board amended the language to implement a 6mg cap on pouch products. NATO is trying to confirm the effective date. At the meeting, the board also indicated that they will be considered NFG in the near future. Nic cap effective August 1, 2025.","2025-04-04",null,null,"2025-08-01","2025-08-01"]
["Ashfield","MA","City",1600,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","On 1/21/25 the Board of Health will schedule a public hearing on updates to their local tobacco regulations. No NFG language. There is a provision in the draft that would cap nicotine pouches at 6mg per pouch. Public hearing held on 2/25/25; Adopted; Effective April 1, 2025.","2025-02-28",null,null,"2025-04-01","2025-04-01"]
["Athol","MA","City",11945,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health will hold a public hearing on 11/26/24 regarding a proposal that to move all nicotine pouch sales to age restricted stores. Vote expected at meeting in December--meeting cancelled. Will also be considering a cap on pouches at 6mg per pouch. Both options will be considered at meeting on 1/28/25. Adopted; Effective April 1, 2025.","2024-02-25",null,null,"2025-04-01","2025-04-01"]
["Bellingham","MA","City",16945,"Age","Proposed"," The Board of Health will be submitting a warrant article regarding NFG for the Town Meeting in May. BOH will hold a public hearing on 3/4/25 regarding NFG. Public Hearing held; Item will be moving forward to Town Meeting in May.","2025-03-06"]
["Belmont","MA","City",27295,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Received a presentation on NFG on 10/28/24. The board has decided to not move forward with consideration at this time.  Will continue to monitor.","2024-11-01"]
["Beverly","MA","City",42670,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","On 3/25/24, the Board of Health will discuss Brookline's TFG by-law.","2024-03-21"]
["Buckland","MA","City",1816,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","The Board of Health is discussing NFG. Discussion is expected to continue at May meeting.  NATO will continue to monitor.","2025-04-18",null,"2025-05-19"]
["Carver","MA","City",11645,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Member of the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative; Collaborative will have a presentation on NFG at a future meeting. ","2024-08-02"]
["Danvers","MA","City",28087,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","BOH discussed NFG on 10/18/24. NATO has contacted staff for meeting results.","2024-10-18"]
["Dover","MA","City",5923,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","On 2/3/25, the Board of Health received a presentation on NFG. Discussion expected to continue at meeting on 3/3/25. Discussion continued on 3/3/25 and the BOH gave consensus to gather additional information before deciding whether or not to move forward. Discussion continued on 4/7/25; Still no decision made and will be discussed again on 5/12/25.","2025-05-08",null,"2025-05-12"]
["Duxbury","MA","City",16090,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Member of the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative; Collaborative will have a presentation on NFG at a future meeting. ","2024-08-02"]
["East Longmeadow","MA","City",16430,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","The Board of Health will be reviewing the 2025 sample regulations on 1/23/25. NATO will monitor for the introduction of proposed draft regulations in East Longmeadow.","2025-01-23"]
["Everett","MA","City",49075,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Discussed NFG on 6/24/24. Board will receive more information before moving forward with formal consideration of a proposal.","2024-08-14"]
["Framingham","MA","City",70963,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","On 6/18/24, the Board of Health discussed the SJC ruling on Brookline. Monitoring to see if a local NFG policy will be introduced in Framingham. ","2024-07-12"]
["Freetown","MA","City",9206,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Will hold a public hearing on 2/5/25 regarding updates to their local tobacco regulations.  No NFG or Nic Pouch language in the draft."]
["Harvard","MA","City",6851,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","The Board of Health will consider NFG at their meeting on 9/10/24. Will continue discussing in the future. ","2024-09-20"]
["Hopkinton","MA","City",18758,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","On 4/14/25 the Board of Health will receive a presentation on NFG. The board will also be considering a request to move forward with a public hearing on NFG. Will continue to monitor. Board decided to move forward with a public hearing. The date for the hearing has not been set at this time. Hearing held on 5/14/25; Adopted with a birth date of January 1, 2005.","2025-05-16",null,null,"2025-07-01","2025-07-01"]
["Kingston","MA","City",13708,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Member of the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative; Collaborative will have a presentation on NFG at a future meeting. ","2024-08-02"]
["Lanesborough","MA","City",3038,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Discussed NFG in March 2025. The board requested additional information on what surrounding localities are doing regarding NFG.","2025-04-11"]
["Lexington","MA","City",33792,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health is expected to receive a presentation on NFG on 9/17/24. Next BOH Meeting is 10/22/24. NFG discussion is on the agenda. Discussion was held on 10/22/24. Discussion expected to continue at the November meeting. Discussed nicotine pouch restrictions at meeting on 1/28/25.  Decided to table consideration to learn more about pouch products.  Discussion expected to continue at February meeting. Adopted--Nicotine pouch language was removed from the adopted version. At the meeting the Board Chair indicated that she wants to hold a public forum on NFG in the near future. ","2025-02-28"]
["Ludlow","MA","City",21002,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health will hold a public hearing on 12/17/24 to placing a cap on nicotine pouches at 6mg per pouch. No NFG language in the proposal. Public hearing held on 1/16/25; no vote taken.  A final vote is expected at the meeting on 2/6/25. Meeting rescheduled for 2/13/25 at 5pm. Adopted on 2/13/25. Amended the nicotine cap on pouches from 6mg to 9mg--Effective June 1, 2025.","2025-02-14",null,null,"2025-06-01","2025-06-01"]
["Mansfield","MA","City",23860,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","On 2/13/25 the Board of Health discussed updates to their local tobacco regulations. They are considering restrictions on nicotine pouches. No draft language at this time; Discussion continued on 3/13/25; Will continue to monitor.Board received NFG presentation and continued discussion on pouches on 4/10/25. No decision made on either policy and additional consideration is expected at May meeting. ","2025-04-11"]
["Marlborough","MA","City",41793,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Board of Health is looking at updates to their local tobacco regulations.  NATO has requested a copy of the draft regulations. Will discuss NFG and a tobacco license cap at meeting on 11/12/24. Discussion held; expecting conversation to continue in December. NFG on the agenda for meeting on 12/10/24. The Board of Health has indicated that they will not be moving forward with NFG at this time.","2025-03-14"]
["Milton","MA","City",28630,"Board of Health Regulations","Defeated","The BOH discussed NFG and Nicotine Pouch restrictions at their meeting on 11/2/24. Discussion will continue at the meeting on 1/6/25. If the draft is finalized, a public hearing will be held in February 2025. At the meeting on 1/6/24, the BOH removed NFG and Nic Pouch langauge. They may discuss a cap on nicotine pouches at a future meeting. Next meeting on 3/3/25.","2025-01-10"]
["Middleborough","MA","City",24245,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","NATO learned on 1/23/25 that the Select Board will be discussing and voting on updates to their tobacco regulations at the meeting on 1/27/24. NATO has requested a copy of the draft regulations. Received copy of draft regs. No NFG and no nicotine pouch language in the draft.","2025-01-24"]
["Needham","MA","City",32091,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","The Board of Health is looking at nicotine restrictions. The BOH is interested in banning all pouch sales in Needham.  Discussion will continue in May.  Public Hearing could take place in June. ","2025-05-16",null,"2025-05-20"]
["Newton","MA","City",86003,"Age","Adopted","On 3/18/24, the  Newton City Council referred an NFG policy to the Programs and Services Committee. As written, it would create a \"prohibition of sales such that no person, firm, corporation, establishment, or agency shall sell tobacco or e-cigarette products to anyone born on or after 1/1/2000”. Will be discussed in committee on 4/10/24. The committee gave concensus to move forward but held the item until the text has been drafted. Once the draft is complete, it will be brought back for consideration in committee before moving to the full council for two readings. The committee did change the birth date to 1/1/2004. Not on agenda for meeting on 6/5/24.Discussion continued in committee on 6/20/24--item held in committee until July meeting--item was not on July, August , September, October, November, and December meetings. On 1/8/25, the Programs and Services Committee advanced the item to the full City Council after a 5-2 vote. Next City Council meeting is 1/21/25. Adopted on 1/21/24 with a birth date of March 1, 2004; Effective March 1, 2025","2025-01-21",null,null,"2025-03-01","2025-03-01"]
["Norfolk","MA","City",11662,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","On 2/25/25, the Board of Health discussed updates to their local tobacco regulations. Nicotine pouch restrictions are expected to be included.  The board discussed NFG but it is unclear if it will be included in the draft regs. Discussion continued in March; No NFG consideration but looking at cap on nicotine pouches at 6mg.  Discussion expected to continue on 4/15/25. Discussion tabled on 4/15/25 to the May meeting.","2025-04-18"]
["North Brookfield","MA","City",4735,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","Discussing Updates to their local tobacco regulations. No Draft at this monitor.  Will monitor for the posting of draft regulsations. Public Hearing will be held on 2/26/25. Draft contains provision that moves nicotine pouches to adult-onlly stores.","2025-04-11",null,null,"2025-06-01","2025-06-01"]
["Northampton","MA","City",29571,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","The Board of Health received a presentation on NFG on 2/20/25. Discussion expected to continue at future meetings. According to staff, NFG will not be discussed on 3/20/25.","2025-03-14"]
["North Reading","MA","City",15554,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Will receive a presentation on NFG on 8/22/24. Discussion expected to continue on 9/25/24. Meeting cancelled on 9/25/24. Item was not on the 10/9/24 agenda. NFG was discussed by the BOH on 2/11/25. Discussion expected to continue at meeting on 3/27/25.","2025-02-14",null,"2025-03-27"]
["Oak Bluffs","MA","City",5341,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","NATO learned on 5/12/25 that the Board of Health adopted updated tobacco regulations on 4/15/25. No NFG but there is a provision capping nicotine pouches at 6mg. Took effect immediately.","2025-05-12",null,null,"2025-04-15","2025-04-15"]
["Pembroke","MA","City",18361,"Age","Under Consideration","Pembroke Select Board is currently discussing NFG. If the board decides to move forward, it is our understanding that this item would be considered as a warrant article at Town Meeting and would require a vote from the citizens of Pembroke.","2024-11-01"]
["Peabody","MA","City",54481,"Board of Health Regulations","Tabled","The Board of Health will hold a discussion on NFG on 9/26/24. If the Board decides to move forward, a public hearing will be held on  10/24/24. The board decided to move forward with scheduling a public hearing for the 10/24/24 meeting. Board voted 2-1 to table NFG to allow time for the board to work with the retail community. On 2/27/25, the Board of Health approved a voluntary retailer compliance document. The board is giving the retailers a year to prove that they can be compliant with the provisions in the agreement.  After the year is up, they will review the plan to see if it is effective. If it isn't, they will reconsider passing NFG in Peabody. ","2025-02-28"]
["Pelham","MA","City",1280,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health will hold a public hearing on NFG on 5/8/25. There are no retailers in Pelham. Adopted on 5/8/25; Birthdate is January 1, 2005","2025-05-02",null,null,"2026-01-01","2026-01-01"]
["Pittsfield","MA","City",43927,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Received a presentation on NFG in January 2025. Board wanted to gather more information but is expected to consider at a future meeting. Will continue to monitor. Discussed NFG and a cap on pouches at 6mg on 4/3/25. No decisions were made by the BOH and will be considered again in June.","2025-04-04"]
["Plymouth","MA","City",61217,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","The Board of Health will meet on 1/8/25 to discuss/review proposed updates to their local tobacco regulations. According to the agenda, they will be discussing restrictions on nicotine pouches.  There was no mention of NFG. Public Forum was expected on 2/19/25 but was moved to 3/5/25.Public forum held on 3/5/25.  No decision was made on which option the board would like to take regarding pouches. Meeting held on 4/2/25; still no decision made and the Board will continue discussing. Additional public input is expected at a future meeting.","2025-04-11"]
["Plympton","MA","City",2985,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Member of the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative; Collaborative will have a presentation on NFG at a future meeting. ","2024-08-02"]
["Salem","MA","City",44480,"Age","Under Consideration","Salem is currently discussing NFG.  They are watching to see how Peabody proceeds with their consideration with NFG.  Discussion is expected to continue in 2025","2024-11-01"]
["Somerville","MA","City",81045,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","The Board of Health received an overview of the NFG Policy on 11/21/24. The BOH received another presentation on 12/19/24. Discussion expected to continue on 1/23/25. Board decided to move forward with NFG and capping the amount of nicotine in pouch products.  Discussion continued on 2/20/25; Board decided to replace the nicotine cap with a provision moving all nic pouch sales to adult-only stores. Public Hearing will be held in March. Adopted by a unanimous vote on 3/20/25. Pouch restrictions are effective May 1, 2025.","2025-03-21",null,null,"2025-05-01","2025-05-01"]
["Southwick","MA","City",9232,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Board of Health is considering moving the sale of all nicotine pouches to age-restricted stores. On 10/3/24, the BOS decided to not include the restriction in the current draft regulations.  They will revisit the issue at a later date.","2024-10-04"]
["South Hadley","MA","City",18150,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","NFG Presentation on April 8; Discussion was expected to continue on 5/13/25. Item not listed on the item for discussion on 5/13/25; however, there is an item pertaining to the \"Say No to NFG\" campaign. Board expected to discuss a draft (including NFG) at their June meeting. ","2025-05-15"]
["Topsfield","MA","City",6000,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","On 4/28/25, the Economic and Community Development Committee received a presentation on NFG. ","2025-05-05"]
["Wareham","MA","City",23303,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Under Consideration","Member of the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative; Collaborative will have a presentation on NFG at a future meeting. ","2024-08-02"]
["Wayland","MA","City",13943,"Age","Under Consideration","On 3/10/25, the Youth Advisory Committee will discuss NFG; Will continue to monitor.","2025-03-06"]
["Westfield","MA","City",40834,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Under Consideration","The Health Director has been approached by another municipality asking if the BOH would like to receive a presenation on NFG at a future meeting. The Board will discuss if they would like to receive a presentation on 3/12/25. Board has decided not to move forward with NFG at this time.","2025-03-14"]
["West Springfield","MA","City",28835,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Adopted","NATO learned on 12/11/24 that the BOH adopted tobacco regulation updates in July.  However, these regulations have not taken effect and won't until the Mayor signs the regs. According to the Health Director, the Mayor has issues with nicotine pouches being included and won't sign the regulations due to this. The regulations were supposed to go into effect on 1/1/25 but  until the Mayor signs it, the regulations will not take effect. Public hearing held on 2/19/25; Regulations were adopted for a second time. The Board amended the previous regulations to implement a nicotine cap on pouch products. Staff stated that the cap will be at 6mg. However, the regs will not take effect until the Mayor signs it. Mayor has signed the regulations.","2025-03-07",null,null,"90 days after Mayor's Signature","90 days after Mayor's Signature"]
["Clay County","MN","County Unincorporated",232249,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","County Commission held a public hearing considering amending flavor ban ordinance on 3/18/25. Commissioners decided to schedule further discussion for 4/15/25 and decide on any action.","2025-04-15"]
["St. Anthony Village","MN","City",9970,"Minimum Packaging/Pricing","Proposed","Council directed staff to organize a working session with retailers on 2/25/2025. The first reading took place on 3/11/2025 and passed on a 4-1 vote. The 2nd reading passed on 3/25/2025.The final reading scheduled for 4/8/25 passed.","2025-04-08","2025-03-11",null,"2025-04-11"]
["Secaucus","NJ","City",22181,"Licensing","Adopted","NATO learned on 3/6/25 that the Secaucus Town Council adopted a licensing ordinance on 1/28/25. Places licensing restrictions on all establishments that sell vapor products. Pre-existing businesses are grandfathered but no transferability. Ordinance also eliminates the license cap of 11 and includes sunsetting language that would reduce the number of licenses by 1 every time a license is not renewed or revoked.","2025-03-06"]
["Albany County","NY","County Incorporated",314848,"Licensing, Distance Restrictions","Tabled","On 9/9/24, the County Legislature will introduce a comprehensive TRL Ordinance. All current retailers will be able to receive a license. Restrictions include: 1,000 foot distance restrictions from schools (Grandfathers Current Businesses); Prohibits vape sales within 1,000 feet of schools (No Grandfathering); Sets a cap at 150 licenses; County will only issue 1 new license for every 2 licenses that are revoked or not renewed; this process will continue until there are only 150 licenses in the county.  Proposal is expected to be referred to both the Law Committee and the Health Committee.  Considered and tabled in both committees.  At this time, it is our understanding that a public hearing will not take place in October. Item remains tabled in committee; Continuing to monitor.","2025-02-28"]
["Albany County","NY","County Incorporated",314848,"Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","On 9/9/24, the County Legislature will introduce a bill that will prohibit the sale of any vapor product that resembles common school supplies (highlighters, usb drives, etc.). The bill is expected to be referred to committee.  Considered in the Law and Health Committees.  The Law Committee tabled the ordinance to allow for a public hearing.  The Health committtee also tabled the ordinance. Public Hearing was held on 10/15/24. Another public hearing was held on 10/29/24. ","2025-02-28",null,null,"2025-01-01","2025-01-01"]
["New York City","NY","City",8804190,"Total Vapor Ban","Proposed","The City Council has introduced a proposed local law that would ban the sale of all disposable electronic cigarettes.","2024-11-22"]
["New York City","NY","City",8804190,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","On 12/19/24, a proposed local law was  reintroduced that would prohibit the sale of flavored cigarettes. Will continue to monitor.","2024-12-19",null,null,null,null,"Yes"]
["Oneonta","NY","City",15331,"Licensing","Under Consideration","The Community Wellness Committee briefly discussed tobacco licensing on 2/5/25. The draft is still currently being worked on but it was noted that they would like to have to the Legislative Committee by spring. NATO has requested a copy of the draft when it is available. Draft expected to be ready for consideration in the the Community Wellness Committee at their June meeting.","2025-05-16"]
["Cleveland","OH","City",372624,"Licensing, Distance Restrictions","Adopted","On 3/24/25, the Health Committee will discuss tobacco related ordinances. One will implement a local licensing program. The second will modify zoning requirements for smoke shops. Prohibits smoke shops from being located within 500 feet of a school, park, playground, or church. Current businesses will be able to continue operating as legal nonconforming uses.","2025-04-18"]
["Heath","OH","City",10412,"Flavor Restrictions, Licensing","Adopted","Requires a permit to market ENDS and also prohibits selling electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS, that haven’t obtained federal authorization from the Food and Drug Administration--Effective January 1, 2025","2025-01-03",null,null,"2025-01-01","2025-01-01"]
["Accomac","VA","City",512,"Taxes","Adopted","Adopted 40 cent local cigarette tax; Effective March 1, 2025.","2025-02-07",null,null,"2025-03-01","2025-03-01"]
["Accomack County","VA","County Unincorporated",33239,"Taxes","Adopted","The Board of Supervisors are considering an increase in their local cigarette tax from 20 cents to 40 cents per pack. Public Hearing held on 4/7/25. Final vote expected on 4/14/25. Adopted; Effective July 1, 2025","2025-04-18",null,null,"2025-07-01","2025-07-01"]
["Augusta County","VA","County Unincorporated",78247,"Taxes","Adopted","The Board of Supervisors are considering an increase in their local cigarette tax from 30 cents to 40 cents per pack. Public Hearing expected in April. Next meeting 4/23/25. Public Hearing will be held on 4/23/25. Hearing held; Vote expected on 5/14/25. Adopted by a vote of 6-1; Effective July 1, 2025.","2025-05-16",null,null,"2025-07-01","2025-07-01"]
["Carroll County","VA","County Unincorporated",29239,"Taxes","Defeated","The Board of Supervisors were considering a cigarette tax.  In May, the board decided to not adopt a cigarette tax.","2025-05-16"]
["Emporia","VA","City",5766,"Taxes","Proposed","The City Council has requested staff to gather information on options to implement a local cigarette tax. Expected to be on the May meeting agenda.","2025-04-11"]
["Henry County","VA","County Unincorporated",49702,"Taxes","Under Consideration","The Board of Supervisors are expected to consider a cigarette tax in the upcoming budget cycle. ","2025-03-14"]
["Independence","VA","City",1011,"Taxes","Under Consideration","Considering a local cigarette tax. Continuing to monitor.","2025-05-16"]
["Luray","VA","City",4831,"Taxes","Proposed","Public hearing on a proposed cigarette tax increase will be held on 6/9/25. If approved, the tax will increase from 20 cents to 25 cents per pack.","2025-05-27"]
["Norton","VA","City",3687,"Taxes","Proposed","Considering a tax increase of 15 cents per pack (from 25 cents to 40 cents per pack). Public hearing will be held on  6/3/25.","2025-05-23",null,"2025-06-03"]
["Rappahannock County","VA","County Unincorporated",7348,"Taxes","Proposed","The Board of Supervisors are considering a 40 cent cigarette tax as part of their FY26 Budget.  Public Hearing will be held on 5/8/25. Public hearing held and closed.  A separate public hearing on the cigarette tax will be held at a future meeting.","2025-05-08",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","40 cents"]
["West Point","VA","City",3414,"Taxes","Adopted","The Town is expected to pass a cigarette tax to ensure that they keep the tax revenue instead of the county. The county already has a 40 cent tax. Adopted; Effective March 1, 2025.","2025-02-07",null,null,"2025-03-01","2025-03-01"]