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Santa Cruz introduces ordinance to prohibit sale of filtered tobacco products; council directs countywide outreach
Summary
The council introduced an ordinance that would ban the sale of filtered tobacco products in Santa Cruz, and directed staff to coordinate outreach with the county and local partners; the prohibition would take effect only after neighboring jurisdictions adopt similar measures.
The Santa Cruz City Council on Tuesday voted to introduce an ordinance that would prohibit the sale of filtered tobacco products within city limits, and directed staff to coordinate education and outreach with the County of Santa Cruz and local stakeholders.
Vice Mayor Kalantari Johnson — appearing remotely — and numerous public health, conservation and community groups urged adoption, citing Save Our Shores, Surfrider Foundation and local public‑health staff who told the council that cigarette filters are the most commonly littered item on local beaches and…
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