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Council introduces tobacco retail license ordinance; public health groups press for strict checks
Summary
Council introduced an ordinance to create a tobacco retail licensing (TRL) program that would require annual licenses for vendors, set spacing limits from schools and youth facilities, and authorize regular compliance checks; public‑health groups urged strong penalties and at least two decoy compliance checks per year.
The council introduced an ordinance on Aug. 12 to establish a tobacco retail licensing program for National City and asked staff to return with final language. Planning and public‑health advocates framed the proposal as a tool to reduce youth access to flavored tobacco and electronic cigarette products. Staff told council there are roughly 54 existing tobacco retailers in the city and proposed limiting new licenses using an initial ratio and by restricting proximity to youth‑oriented facilities.
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