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Edgerton council approves first reading of ordinance on tobacco purchase/possession age
Summary
On Oct. 6 the Edgerton Common Council voted 6–0 to introduce and give first reading to Ordinance 25-13, which would amend Chapter 305, Section 305-35 concerning the prohibited age for purchase or possession of tobacco products; the minutes do not state the specific age change.
The City of Edgerton Common Council voted unanimously Oct. 6 to introduce and give first reading to City of Edgerton Ordinance 25-13, a proposed amendment to Chapter 305, Section 305-35 ("Prohibited Age for Purchase or Possession of Tobacco Products"). The motion to approve introduction and first reading passed on a 6–0 roll call vote.
The ordinance was introduced by the Public Safety committee and placed on first reading; the minutes do not provide the specific age the ordinance would set or change. As recorded in the minutes, the ordinance was approved for introduction and will proceed through the council's ordinance adoption process, which typically requires a second reading or further action before final adoption.
The minutes do not record public comment on the ordinance or detail enforcement changes. Council members voting in favor were Shawn Prebil, Michelle Crisanti, Candy Davis, Tim Shaw, Lisa Venske and Jim Burdick; the motion was moved by Jim Burdick and seconded by Tim Shaw according to the minutes.
