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Ceres council adopts smoke‑shop restrictions, adding buffers and security requirements
Summary
The Ceres City Council voted 3–1 on Aug. 25 to adopt an ordinance adding local restrictions on tobacco and smoke shops, including 1,000‑foot buffers from schools, parks and other shops and new security and surveillance requirements intended to curb youth exposure and illegal product sales.
The Ceres City Council on Aug. 25 approved an ordinance adding Chapter 10 (tobacco and smoke‑shop restrictions) to Title 6 (health and sanitation) of the municipal code, establishing spacing and security rules for retailers that sell tobacco and related products.
The vote was 3–1. Vice Mayor Martinez moved to adopt the ordinance and the motion carried with Council Member Vieira and Mayor Lopez joining him; Council Member Casey voted no. The ordinance includes a requirement that each smoke shop submit a security plan consistent with California law on age‑restricted sales, video surveillance of entrances, exits and…
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