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Council reviews proposed exception to tobacco license transfer rules for gas stations; second reading set for May 27
Summary
Council reviewed an ordinance that would allow certain transfers of tobacco retail licenses for vehicle service stations; questions focused on environmental cleanup challenges and how much tobacco sales contribute to gas-station revenue. Second reading/public hearing was scheduled for May 27.
City staff presented an ordinance (first reading) proposing an amendment to the code to allow exceptions for transfer of tobacco retail licenses for vehicle service stations (gas stations). The ordinance would modify the city’s transfer rules to permit transfers in some cases where current proximity restrictions to youth‑oriented properties would otherwise bar a transfer.
Kelly (city staff) told council the proposal responds to a…
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