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San Bruno Council adopts county tobacco-retailer rules; owners urge delay
Summary
San Brunos City Council voted unanimously to adopt San Mateo Countys tobacco-retailer regulations by reference, establishing buffers and prohibitions on flavored products; local shop owners asked the council to delay implementation while they seek clarifications from the county.
San Brunos City Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance incorporating San Mateo Countys tobacco retailer regulations by reference, establishing buffer zones around youth-populated areas and prohibiting certain flavored products and sales at pharmacies.
The move, approved 50 by a voice vote after a public hearing, directs the city to adopt the county's regulatory framework and allows the city to receive county monitoring and enforcement services if the county provides them. Staff told the council the action is expected to have minimal direct impact on the city budget but would extend the countys enforcement capacity to local compliance work if San Bruno opts in.
Why it matters: The county rules add distance-buffer restrictions that…
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