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County staff: Oregon Supreme Court oral argument set for appeal of countyflavored-tobacco ban ordinance
Summary
Staff reported the Schwartz appeal of Washington Countyflavored tobacco ban (ordinance 8787) is scheduled for oral argument before the Oregon Supreme Court on June 5; state agencies and public health groups filed amicus briefs supporting local ordinances.
A county staff member told the Board of Commissioners that the Schwartz appeal of Washington Countyflavored-tobacco ban ordinance 8787 is scheduled for oral argument before the Oregon Supreme Court on June 5.
The staff member said county counsel has filed an answer brief and received a reply from the petitioner. "The case is currently scheduled to be heard by the Supreme Court in oral arguments on June 5," the staff member said. He added that the county has received amicus briefs from the State of Oregon and several public health organizations supporting local flavored-tobacco restrictions.
Staff said the county is preparing for oral argument with internal moot-court sessions to test the legal positions. The appeal has previously proceeded through circuit court and the Court of Appeals, staff said.
The staff member offered to provide commissioners with a live link to the oral argument. No board action was taken during the work session. The county did not announce additional litigation strategy or settlement discussions during the update.
