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Council adopts ordinance restricting unaccompanied minors from specialty tobacco and e-cigarette shops
Summary
On introduction, the council adopted Bill 8 to restrict unaccompanied minors from specialty tobacco, e-cigarette and hookah establishments; the measure passed 4-1 amid debate about state law sufficiency and parental accompaniment exceptions.
Lebanon City Council adopted Bill 8 on introduction to add Article 1108 to the city public health code, regulating specialty tobacco and e-cigarette establishments and prohibiting access by unaccompanied minors. The ordinance passed 4-1 after council debate about the role of state law and parental accompaniment.
Mayor said the ordinance is focused on protecting minors and is within the city’s authority: “These businesses are…
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