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["NATO 2023 New Local Ordinance Tracker"]
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["Locality","State","Locality Type","Pop","Ordinance Type","Status","Comments","Latest Update","Introduced","Next Hearing","Effective Date","Enforcement Date","Flavor Ban","Vapor Flavor Ban","Restricted Flavors","PMTA Exemption","Age-Restricted Store Exemption","Total Sales Ban","E-Cig/ Vape Sales Ban","Age-Restricted Store Exemption","Tax Type","Tax Basis","Rate","Payor","Distance Restrictions (In Feet)","Grandfather Clause","Transfer of License","Type","Amount","Concentration Variance","Age-Restricted Store Exemption","Product","Price","Package Size","Restrictions","Retail License Cap","Penalties","Signage Restrictions","Location of Signage","Legal Age","Military Exemption","Grandfather Clause","Age of Clerk","Pharmacy Sales Ban","Copy of Ordinance","LS"]
["Flagstaff","AZ","City",77000,"Licensing","Tabled","The City of Flagstaff is revisiting its T21 Ordinance from a couple of years ago. The original ordinance raised the age of purchase to 21 to align with the state. The Council will be having a discussion on the  ordinance on July 3 to discuss the implementation of a licensing and enforcement program with representatives from the AZ Attorney General's office. During the July 3 meeting the City of Flagstaff indicated that while they do not have enough funding to implement their own programs at the city level, they will continue to discuss ways to implement pre-existing state programs for enforcement and licensing. During the July 3 meeting the Flagstaff City Council indicated that they do not have the funding currently to implement licensing or enforcement programs but that they will continue to work with the AG to see how they may be able to implement existing state programs at the local level. Discussion remains ongoing.","2023-10-27"]
["Tucson","AZ","City",543000,"Distance Restrictions","Proposed","The City of Tucson has introduced two ordinances to regulate smoke shops, the proposals include a setback proposal of at least 1,000 ft from another smoke shop and schools. They also want to create a new license for smoke shops specificially. Tobacco displays cannot take up more than 15% of product display. The second ordinance includes restrictions on hours of operations as currently the city does not restrict hours of operations for smoke shops. The proposal suggests hours of operations from 7am-10pm/. The council held a public hearing on Oct. 17 where they heard public comment on both ordinances. The feedback from the public was generally that these smoke shops are areas of criminal activity, trash pile ups from tobacco products, and that they are too close to schools and neighborhoods. There is an additional public hearing on November 14th. During the public hearing on Novmeber 14, the council passed the ordinance with the following amendments; increasing distancing restrictions from 1,000ft to 2,640ft between smoke shops, increasing distance from 500ft to 1,000 ft from parks. ","2023-11-17"]
["Burlingame","CA","City",30105,"Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","Council scheduled a first reading on 2/5/24 but due to lack of staff retailer notification, Council pushed back 1st reading until 3/4/24 which passed as is. The 2nd reading is scheduled for 3/18/24.","2024-03-22","2024-03-04",null,"30 Days from passing","30 Days from passing"]
["Sonoma County","CA","County Unincorporated",485887,"Total Vapor Ban","Proposed","The County passed a first reading on 10/24/23 updated TRL to include: 1)ban e-cigs 2)full flavor ban 3)ban discounts/coupons 4)minimum pack size 5)increase minimum price 6) New retailers away from youth sensitive areas 7)retailers sell only on-site. Second reading was postphoned on Tuesday, November 7. BOS directed staff to meet with retailers and draft updated amendments to the TRL.  Public Health retailers Zoom mtg on 2/20/24. Reintroduction of 1st reading on 4/30/24","2024-04-10","2024-04-30","2024-04-30","30 Days from passing","2024-05-01","Yes","Yes",null,null,null,null,"Yes"]
["Union City","CA","City",68681,"Licensing, Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","Staff will give a report on possible TRL and restrictions to the Council on 7/25/23. Council moved forward with staff recommendation on 1/9/24. First reading was on 1/23/24 to include total vape ban. Council are so far supportive all recommendations except total vape ban. Legislative & policy committee will review possible disposable ban only. Reintroduction of 1st reading was on 2/13/24 and passed. No 2nd reading and enforcement will start on 6/1/24. Vape segment may be reviewed at the Legislative & Policy Committee if Council decides to modify ordinance. Council on 2/27/24 voted to bring back draft ordinance to focus on disposible vape ban only. 1st Reading scheduled for 3/12/24.","2024-04-10","2024-03-12","2024-04-09","30 Days from passing","2024-06-01",null,"Yes"]
["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"]
["New Haven","CT","City",134023,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","An alderman has put forward a request to hold a public hearing on a possible menthol cigarette ban in New Haven.  A workshop will be held on 10/5/23 to discuss whether legislation should be drafted. Public Comment will be heard at the meeting. Public Hearing held and the committee \"read and filed\" the item. No ordinance at this time. Will continue to monitor to see if an ordinance is drafted for consideration in the future.","2023-10-06"]
["Westport","CT","City",27141,"Zoning","Under Consideration","The Planning and Zoning Commission recently began discussing ideas surrounding a potential ban on smoke shops in Westport. This would only prevent new businesses from coming in, as the current establishments would be granted a nonconforming use. ","2023-10-24"]
["Hillsborough County","FL","County Unincorporated",1459000,"Moratorium","Proposed","Currently discussing a potential moratorium ordinance after two public hearings on vape shops within 500 ft. of public/ private schools. NATO has submitted a letter informing the Board of County Commissioners that they are preempted by state law from enacting this ordinance. ","2023-12-15"]
["Hawaii County","HI","County Unincorporated",202906,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","On 12/5/23 the policy committee on Health, Safety & Well Being heard Bill 102 on a full flavor ban. Committee passed the Bill 7-1 and will now go to the County Council at their next meeting. First reading held on 12/20/23 and passed 7-1. Final reading was held on 1/10/24 and  passed. Ordinance is on hold until State decides on a statewide flavor ban.","2024-01-11","2023-12-20",null,"On hold ","On hold","Yes"]
["Bradley","IL","City",15419,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","On 4/8/24, the Bradley Village Board considered Ordinance O-04-24-02, “An Ordinance Amending the Tobacco License Provisions of the Village of Bradley Code of Ordinances to Create Multiple Classes of Tobacco Licenses and Prohibit Flavored Electronic Cigarette Products. NATO has reached out multiple times to request a copy of the ordinance but have not received a call back.","2024-04-09"]
["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"]
["Lisle","IL","City",23887,"Licensing","Adopted","On 1/16/23, the Lisle Board of Trustees will discuss licensing for tobacco retailers. There is no ordinance at this time. Once an ordinance is drafted, NATO will review to ensure that current businesses are protected. On 2/6/23, the Board of Trustees will consider the adoption of a licensing ordinance. The ordinance creates two separate licenses, Primary and Accessory. Primary would be required for smoke shops and vape shops and Accessory would be for gas stations and convenience stores. The ordinance also has distance restrictions for each of these licenses. Primary licensees cannot be located within 2500 feet of another primary retailer and cannot be located within 1500 of a school, church, or park. Accessory retailers cannot be located within 100 feet of a school, church, or park. ","2023-02-17",null,null,"Upon Passage and Publication (Passed and Published 2/6/23)"]
["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"]
["Lynnfield","MA","City",13000,"Board of Health Regulations","Defeated","The board members have been presented with the Tobacco Free Generation Proposal.  The Board of Health will be discussing “Towns/Cities banning Tobacco sales” at their meeting on 3/21/24. On 3/21/24, the BOH indicated that they will not be moving forward at this time.","2024-03-24"]
["Malden","MA","City",65000,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Discussion held regarding a nicotine-free generation. Public hearing will be held on 1/31/24. BOH will discuss the SJC's ruling on 3/20/24. A second public hearing will be held on 4/24/23.","2024-04-12",null,"2024-04-24"]
["Melrose","MA","City",29000,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health discussed the topic of a \"Nicotine Free Generation\" at their meeting on 9/21/23. Public Hearing Held on 10/19/23. The BOH will hold a public hearing and consider adoption on 3/21/24. No vote taken on 3/21/24. Prohibits sale of tobacco and vapor products to anyone born on or after 1/1/2004. Adopted on 4/18/25; The effective date is January 1, 2025","2024-04-18",null,null,"2025-01-01","2025-01-01"]
["Newton","MA","City",86003,"Age","Proposed","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.","2024-04-12"]
["Reading","MA","City",25518,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Expected to hold a public hearing on a \"Nicotine Free Generation\" on 5/7/24.","2024-03-28",null,"2024-05-07"]
["Stoneham","MA","City",23244,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health held a Public Hearing on 10/17/23 to discuss the topic of a \"Nicotine Free Generation\". Adopted by a vote of 3-0 on 3/26/24; Effective January 1, 2025","2024-03-28",null,null,"2025-01-01"]
["Wakefield","MA","City",27090,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health held a Public Hearing on 10/18/23 to discuss the topic of a \"Nicotine Free Generation\". Adopted on 3/27/24; Effective January 1, 2025","2024-03-28",null,null,"2025-01-01"]
["Winchester","MA","City",22970,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Proposed","Expected to hold a public hearing on a \"Nicotine Free Generation\" on 4/25/24.","2024-03-28",null,"2024-04-25"]
["Falmouth","ME","City",12444,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","The Falmouth Ordinance Committee will hold a meeting on 10/11/23 to discuss a draft ordinance that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in Falmouth. Committee Meeting held; Item will move to full council for consideration. Introduced at full council meeting on 10/23/23.  Public hearing will be held on 11/27/23. Final action will be taken on 12/11/23. Adopted on 12/11/23; Effective March 12, 2024.","2023-12-15",null,null,"2024-03-12",null,"Yes","Yes","Menthol, Mint, Wintergreen, Fruit"]
["Gorham","ME","City",18336,"Flavor Restrictions","Tabled","On 3/29/23 the Gorham Board of Health discussed bringing a flavor ban proposal to the full council.  The BOH decided to move forward with a proposal and it is expected to be placed on the agenda for the 5/2/23 Town Council meeting. Ordinance has not been placed on agenda. Will continue to monitor. On 12/5/23, the Town Council referred a flavor ban proposal to the Ordinance Committee for review. The Ordinance Committee did not consider the ordinance on 12/21/23 and is expected to consider the ordinance in early 2024. On agenda for Ordinance Committee Meeting on 1/25/24. At the ordinance committee meeting, the committee voted unanimously to draft an ordinance. The committee then tabled the ordinance and will review the draft at the February Meeting. Committee Action expected on 2/27/24. Draft was still not ready on 2/27/24; 30-day notice will be sent prior to the March Ordinance Committee Meeting that will be held on 3/26/24; Public Hearing still expected in April. Tabled on 3/26/24; Committee expected to recommend that the council submit a letter encouraging state action.","2024-03-27"]
["Hallowell","ME","City",2573,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","On 9/26/23, the City Council discussed a potential ban on flavored tobacco products in Hallowell. The council referred to the discussion to the Health and Wellness Committee. NATO learned on 10/31/23 that the committee discussed the proposal on 10/24/23. Discussed on 11/13/23. First reading will be held in December and public hearing will be held on 1/8/24. Public Hearing Held.  Final action will be considered on 2/12/24. Adopted by a votes of 4-3; Effective 10 days after adoption.","2024-02-16",null,null,"10 days after adoption","10 days after adoption","Yes","Yes","Menthol, Mint, Wintergreen, Fruit"]
["Sanford","ME","City",21982,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","On 1/9/24, the City Council held a work session where a potential flavor ban ordinance was discussed. Per City Staff, the ordinance is undergoing revisions and a review by the legal counsel. After the review is complete, it will be placed on a future City Council agenda. The City Council will discuss the proposal at the 2/6/24 meeting. No vote taken and discussion will continue at a future meeting.  If the council decides to move foward, a 30-day notice will be sent to retailers informing them of a formal public hearing. Per City Staff, item will not be on the agenda at the meeting on 2/20/24. Will continue to monitor.","2024-02-16",null,null,null,null,"Yes","Yes","Menthol, Mint, Tobacco, Wintergreen, Fruit"]
["Minneapolis","MN","City",418075,"Licensing","Proposed","On 9/21/23, committee recommended to ban price discounts & coupons. The city council heard public hearing on 11/29/23 and voted to move forward. On 12/7/23, council agreed that 30 day proper notice of meeting was not given to retailers. Process to start over sometime early part of 2024. Reintroduction of same draft on 3/7/24. Public Hearing scheduled on 4/16/24 in BHZ Çommittee.","2024-03-14","2024-03-07","2024-04-16"]
["Pequannock Township ","NJ","City",15000,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","The Township Council (acting as the Board of Health) is considering a vapor ordinance. As written, would prohibit all flavored vapor products, including the flavors the tobacco and menthol. Implements a license fee of $1,200. Makes it unlawful for a business which holds a retail food establishment license issued by the Health Department, and/or a license for the retail sale of motor fuel issued by the State of New Jersey, and/or a liquor license issued by the State of New Jersey to sell electronic smoking devices, components or parts, electronic liquid, liquid nicotine, and vapor products. The Township is currently going through reorganization and the ordinance is not expected to be introduced until after January 9, 2024. Not on the agenda for the meeting on 1/23/24.","2024-01-26"]
["Albany","NY","City",99200,"Licensing, Distance Restrictions","Proposed","TRL with distance restrictions will be introduced on 11/6/23. prohibits a tobacco retail license within 500 feet of a school or public park. Also prohibits licensees from being with 1,000 feet of other licensed tobacco retailers. If the business is within the prohibited areas, the owners could not sell or transfer that business to new owners. limits the number of licenses available in the city. As written, the city would reduce the number of licenses by only allowing issuance of 1 license for every 2 licenses that are “revoked or expired and not renewed during the previous year.” The city will continue to reduce the cap until there are only 20 licenses available in Albany. Contains an exemption that allows gas stations to transfer their license to a new owner. Referred to the Law, Building, and Code Enforcement Committee. Will be considered in a committee hearing on 2/27/24. Item was pulled from the agenda; No reasoning given by Committee Chair.","2024-03-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"500 (Schools and Park); 1000 (Other licensed tobacco retailer)","Yes"]
["Buffalo","NY ","City",255244,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","The Common Council may consider a Menthol Cigarette ban in the near future. Community Development Committee will hear a presentation on 10/24/23. Public comment hearing on 10/24/23; Item tabled to allow time for further research. Listed as a \"tabled item\" for committee meeting on 11/8/23. Item remains tabled. Next meeting is 11/21/23. on 11/21/23, the committee discussed federal, state, and local authority options relating to tobacco. Item was tabled at the conclusion of the discussion.","2023-11-22"]
["Cicero","NY","City",31435,"Zoning","Proposed","Modifies the zoning code as it relates to Smoke Shops. Requires a special use permit in all zoning districts. Current retailers are grandfathered. However, when a smoke shop is sold, the new owner must apply for a new special use permit. Contains distance restrictions: smoke shops cannot be within 1,500 feet of a school, playground, child-care facility, public library, place of worship, or municipal park, or other smoke smoke. ","2023-10-26",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1500]
["Cortland","NY","City",17556,"Zoning","Adopted","The Common Council will hold on public hearing on 1/16/24 to discuss limiting the sale of cigarettes near schools and parks. Adopted on 1/16/24; Effective upon filing with Secretary of State.","2024-01-19",null,null,"Upon filing with Secretary of State","Upon filing with Secretary of State"]
["East Fishkill","NY","City",29700,"Distance Restrictions","Proposed","The Town Board has set a public hearing for 3/28/24 to consider amending their local law limiting the location of smoke and vape shops. The town already has a distance restriction for vapor and tobacco sales within 1,500 feet of a school or house of worhip (effectice December 20, 2022). The current local law exempts retailers in operation prior to the effective date.","2023-12-15",null,"2024-03-28"]
["New York City","NY","City",8804190,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","On 2/28/24, a proposed local law was introduced that would prohibit the sale of flavored cigarettes. Will continue to monitor.","2024-03-15",null,null,null,null,"Yes"]
["Suffolk County","NY","County Unincorporated",1476601,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","The Suffolk County Legislature is considering a ban on vaping devices that  that are practically indistinguishable from common school supplies (highlighters, usb drives, ballpoint pens, smartphone cases, smartwatches, and backpacks). Public hearing recessed on 12/5/23. Public hearing was closed on 12/19/23. NATO confirmed that the local law was adopted on 12/19/23; Effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.","2024-02-27",null,null,"Upon filing with Secretary of State","Upon filing with Secretary of State",null,null,null,null,null,null,"Yes"]
["Amherst","OH","City",12681,"Licensing","Proposed","The City Council is considering a TRL Ordinance. No distance restrictions or license cap. Current draft has a licensing fee of $450 annually.  ","2023-12-15"]
["Athens","OH","City",23850,"Licensing","Tabled","On 2/20/21, the Mayor informed the City Council that he will be bringing a flavor ban ordinance forward for consideration in the near future. NATO will monitor all future agendas. On 12/4/23, the City Council considered a TRL Ordinance. The ordinance has a 500 foot distance restriction from youth oriented facilities. The ordinance was amended on 12/4/23 to grandfather in existing businesses. On 12/11/23, the ordinance was amended to clarify the definition of \"youth-oriented facility\" and to insert certain criteria that would allow new owners to apply for and obtain a license for an existing business located within 500 feeet of a youth-oriented facility. Final reading expected on 12/18/23. Tabled on 12/18 by a vote of 6-1. A new ordinance is expected to be drafted and considered in 2024.","2023-12-19",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,500,"Yes"]
["Brunswick","OH","City",35426,"Licensing","Tabled","On 1/8/24, the Committee of the whole considered a TRL ordinance. All current businesses are grandfathered. Licenses are not transferable. However, there is a provision in the ordinance that states that a change in ownership does not constitute a transfer of license. 2nd reading held on 1/22/24. NATO has submitted a letter requesting that consideration be ceased due to impending preemption. Next meeting 2/12/24. Item tabled due to impending state preemption. On 3/11/24, approved the extension of a temporary moratorium on acceptance of applications for any business intending to sell tobacco and/or vapor products. Moratorium extends to September 25, 2024. ","2024-03-29"]
["Cincinnati","OH","City",308935,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","According to media reports, the City Council is expected to consider a full flavor ban in the near future. At this time, no ordinance has been introduced however the President Pro Tem has indicated that she is working on an ordinance for introduction.  Item not on the agenda for the meeting on 9/7/23. Will continue to monitor.","2023-09-06"]
["Cleveland","OH","City",372624,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","On 2/6/23, the City Council is expected to introduce a flavor ban ordinance.  The ordinance received a first reading on 2/6/23 and is currently under administrative review. Once the review is complete, it will be sent to the Health Committee for a public hearing. After considering in Health, it will move to the Finance Committee for consideration. Item has been in administrative review since February.","2023-02-03"]
["Deerfield Township","OH","City",2838,"Licensing","Proposed","Considering an extension of the moratorium on new Retail and Service Commercial Use Establishments that Sell Tobacco Products and/or Alternative Nicotine Products","2023-12-07"]
["Dublin","OH","City",49328,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 2/6/23, the Dublin City Council will hold a work session to discuss a potential flavored tobacco ban; Work session held and Council directed to move forward with the drafting of an ordinance. Item has not been placed on an agenda for consideration.","2023-03-24"]
["Fairfield","OH","City",44907,"Zoning","Under Consideration","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 these amendments would only apply to new tobacco shops and vape shops.","2023-09-29"]
["Hilliard","OH","City",37114,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","Draft flavor ban circulated 11/30/22--No further action at this time. The City Council will receive a presentation at their Committee of the Whole Meeting on 2/27/23. At the meeting, the Council is expected to give direction on whether they would like to move forward with the proposal. The Council provided staff with direction that they would like to move forward with consideration of an ordinance. It will be placed on the agenda at a future meeting. Item has not been placed on the agenda at this time. Will continue to monitor.","2023-10-13"]
["Hudson","OH ","City",22000,"Zoning","Under Consideration","Considering zoning changes regarding smoke shops and vape shops. Would permit the uses of these establishments in certain zoning districts as long as they are at least 500 feet from a school or another smoke or vape shop.","2023-09-29"]
["Lancaster","OH","City",40552,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 11/2/22, the Law Committee briefly discussed a flavor ban; no further action at this time. Will continue to monitor. NATO learned on 3/29/23 that the Law Committee heard a presentation from the Coalition to End Tobacco Targeting on 3/15/23. The Committee requested additional information and the item is held for the time being.  If the committee decides to move forward with consideration of proposed legislation, a public hearing or special committee meeting will be scheduled to obtain feedback from community members. Will be considered again by the Law Committee on 5/15/23. Meeting held; Committee appears to be leaning towards a licensing component instead of a ban on products. However, additional research is needed prior to moving forward with further consideration; Update given at Law Committee meeting on 8/2/23. Committee decided to move for with the drafting of a TRL ordinance without distance restrictions. NATO will review the draft ordinance when available. ","2023-08-14"]
["Loveland","OH","City",76378,"Zoning","Proposed","On 10/10/23, Loveland will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amdendment regarding new tobacco and vape shops. It is our understanding that all current businesses will be grandfathered. Will continue to monitor. Public Hearing and first reading held on 10/10/23. At the hearing, the council confirmed that this would only apply to new businesses and that current businesses will not be impacted and will be able to transfer their license to a new owner.","2023-10-13"]
["Madison Village","OH","City",3435,"Zoning","Under Consideration","Considering zoning amendments pertaining to vape shops","2024-03-29"]
["Middletown","OH","City",50987,"Distance Restrictions","Under Consideration","The Board of Health is currently discussing potential distance restrictions and a license cap at the current license number of 26. The current businesses are expected to be grandfathered. NATO will review the ordinance when it becomes available. ","2023-06-23"]
["Powell","OH","City",14163,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 2/21/23, the Powell Operations Committee discussed a full flavor ban. NATO was able to view the meeting video. At the meeting, the committee discussed the impact of vaping in regards to the local youth and gave a consensus to move forward with the drafting of an ordinance. Next meeting is 3/21/23--Item not on agenda. ","2023-03-20"]
["Shaker Heights","OH","City",29439,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","A resident in Shaker Heights, Ohio asked about banning menthol, but fortunately the enforcement agency said that it’s not a practical regulation that could readily be enforced as well as potential litigation challenges. Recently adopted T21 and revamped their Licensing; Indicated they would revisit a flavor ban in 2024.","2023-12-01"]
["Upper Arlington","OH","City",36800,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 2/6/23, The Upper Arlington City Council will receive a presentation on a potential flavored tobacco ban. In October 2023, the BOH indicated that they would be offering assistance to the City Council in drafting a flavor ban ordinance. No ordinance has been drafted at this time. Will continue to monitor.","2023-10-13"]
["Westerville","OH","City",38862,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 2/7/23, the City Council received a presentation from the Coalition to End Tobacco Targeting. Will continue to monitor for the introduction of a flavor ban ordinance.","2023-02-09"]
["Slatington Borough","PA","City",4237,"Zoning","Adopted","Considering changes to the Codified Ordinances to add additional zoning provisions regarding the use of tobacco store / smoke shop / vape shop. Adopted on 12/11/23.","2024-01-19"]
["Clifton","VA","City",241,"Taxes","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential tax increase in 2024. Current tax rate is 30 cents per pack.","2024-02-22"]
["Fairfax County","VA","County Unincorporated",1135000,"Taxes","Proposed","Budget adoptioin scheduled for 5/7/24. Current tax rate is 30 cents per pack. If approved, the tax would increase to 40 cents per pack effective July 1, 2024.","2024-04-12",null,"2024-04-16",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","10 cents (from 30 cents per pack to 40 cents per pack)"]
["Fredericksburg","VA","City",28367,"Taxes","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential tax increase in 2024. Current tax rate is 31 cents per pack.","2024-02-22"]
["Hillsboro","VA","City",114,"Taxes","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential tax increase in 2024. Current tax rate is 35 cents per pack.","2024-02-22"]
["Port Royal","VA","City",196,"Taxes","Adopted","On 3/28/24, the Town Council approved a cigarette tax of 40 cents per pack. This is was done so the town would receive the tax revenue collected instead of the county. Effective May 1, 2024.","2024-04-18",null,null,"2024-05-01","2024-05-01"]
["Rockingham County","VA","County Unincorporated",83757,"Taxes","Adopted","Adopted a tax on 3/27/24 by a vote of 4-1. Tax rate is undetermined but could be up to 40 cents per pack. Per the County Administrator, the tax rate will be 40 cents per pack. NATO has requested that the County Administrator inform us when effective date is determined. ","2024-04-18",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","Up to 40 cents per pack"]
["Russell County","VA","County Unincorporated",27141,"Taxes","Proposed","Considering a tax increase as part of the FY25 Budget. Current tax is 25 cents per pack. The tax rate increase is unknown at this time.","2024-03-07"]
["Stafford County","VA","County Unincorporated",null,"Taxes","Adopted","The Board of Supervisors adopted a cigarette tax increase of 10 cents per pack as part of their FY25 budget. Effective July 1, 2024, the tax rate will increase to 40 cents per pack.","2024-04-08",null,null,"2024-07-01","2024-07-01"]
["Spotsylvania County","VA","County Unincorporated",143676,"Taxes","Proposed","Monitoring for potential tax increase in 2024. Current tax rate is 30 cents per pack. Expected to adopt their budget on 4/16/24. Tax would increase to 40 cents per pack. ","2024-04-12"]
["Washington County","VA","County Unincorporated",53740,"Taxes","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential tax increase in 2024.","2024-04-05"]
["Morgantown","WV","City",30712,"Distance Restrictions","Proposed","No smoke shop/tobacco store may be operated within 1500 feet of another smoke shop/tobacco store, day care center, or school. Referred to the Planning Commission on 3/28/24. After review, the commission can send it to the full council.  Once it reaches the full council, it needs two readings on two separate days.\n","2024-03-29"]