Council approves tobacco‑retailer permit and cigar lounge rules, sets separation distances and tougher enforcement

Council introduced and approved a new ordinance creating an annual tobacco retailer permit (issued by the police chief), imposing 500‑ to 1,000‑foot separation requirements, banning self‑service displays and prohibiting flavored tobacco and nitrous oxide; enforcement was strengthened to allow longer suspensions and mandatory revocation after repeat violations.