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Council introduces updated smoking and commercial-tobacco ordinance, waives initial reading
Summary
Marysville council introduced and waived the first reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace chapter 9.1 of the municipal code to align with state law and add local controls for vaping, cannabis and outdoor public areas; staff said enforcement will emphasize education and voluntary compliance.
The Marysville City Council voted to introduce — and waive the first reading of — a replacement ordinance updating chapter 9.1 of the Marysville Municipal Code to modernize smoking and commercial tobacco regulations.
Staff explained the existing ordinance dated from 1986 and no longer aligned with California law. The proposed ordinance would repeal and replace the chapter to explicitly address vaping and cannabis, and to establish locally tailored restrictions for outdoor public areas and city-supported events. Staff said enforcement would focus on education and voluntary compliance and that implementation would have no significant fiscal impact and could be handled with partner resources.
Liz Hendricks, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, spoke during public comment and urged the council to adopt a comprehensive outdoor smoke-free policy. Hendricks cited a 2024 American Lung Association survey—presented in her remarks as reflecting strong resident support—and said such policies protect bystanders and discourage youth initiation: “Marysville residents deserve to breathe clean air, out in outdoor areas of the city,” she said.
A council member moved to introduce the ordinance and waive the initial reading; the motion was seconded and carried on roll call. Council members noted that a second reading will be required for final adoption and that staff will coordinate community outreach prior to final adoption.
