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Council narrows tobacco retail-license transfers; exempts gas stations in 6–1 vote
Summary
Council approved Ordinance 25-14 on a second reading to allow transfer of tobacco retail licenses for gas stations while maintaining stricter transfer rules for other retailers; debate centered on public health concerns and service-level arguments for gas stations.
HILLIARD, Ohio — On second reading May 27, the Hilliard City Council passed Ordinance 25-14 by a 6–1 vote to amend local code section 757.05 on transfers of tobacco retail licenses, creating an exemption for vehicle service stations (gas stations) in change-of-ownership transfers.
Staff explained the version before council…
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