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Ross council advances ordinance to ban sale of tobacco products after student-led push
Summary
On Nov. 13, the Ross Town Council voted 4–1 to introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 735, which would prohibit the sale and licensing of all tobacco products in town. Students and public-health advocates urged the measure; a retail group and one council member warned it preempts future business choices.
The Ross Town Council voted 4–1 on Nov. 13 to introduce Ordinance No. 735 and waive further reading of the measure, which would amend Chapter 6.18 of the Ross Municipal Code to ban the sale, offer or distribution of all tobacco products within town limits and eliminate the possibility of issuing tobacco retail licenses.
Supporters — including high school students and public-health advocates — urged the council to adopt the prohibition as a local public-health measure. "I am speaking today to share with you my total support for the approval of a local policy in Ross that will prevent the sale of tobacco and nicotine products overall," said Daniella Contreras, a high school senior, citing concerns about industry…
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