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City Council narrowly reinstates Redondo Smoke Shop business license with conditions and payment
Summary
The council granted an appeal and reinstated a business license for the Redondo Smoke Shop (DBA Redondo Smoke Shop) on a 3–2 vote after debate about enforcement, automatic suspensions under the new smoke‑shop ordinance, a $40,000 restitution/payment, and possible litigation risk; the reinstatement carried conditions and new inspections in an adopted resolution.
The Redondo Beach City Council voted 3–2 to grant an appeal that reinstates business license number 330177 for the Manhattan Beach Smoke Shop doing business as Redondo Smoke Shop, subject to specified conditions, restitution and inspections.
Council member Barron, who moved to approve the resolution, described the adopted conditions as “very strong,” including an automatic suspension for any violation, required inspections and a $40,000 payment in restitution. “This…
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