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6.1.
CC Regular Session
Meeting Date:
11/23/2021
Submitted For:
Sean Sullivan
By:
Wendy Schlueter, Community Development

Information

Title:

PUBLIC HEARING: Introduce Ordinance #21-21 Amending City Code Article XVI – Tobacco, Sections 26-749 to 26-789 

Purpose/Background:

The purpose of this Ordinance is to revise City Code, Article XVI – Tobacco, Sections 26-749 to 26-789 to reflect the MN Tobacco 21 law that went into effect in August 2020 changing the legal age of tobacco sales from 18 to 21 years (Minn. Stats. § 609.685) as well as incorporate electronic delivery tobacco devices within the City of Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota.

Notification:

The Public Hearing notice for Ordinance #21-21 was published on November 12, 2021 in the Anoka County Union Herald.

Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:

The existing City Code Article XVI – Tobacco, Sections 26-749 to 26-789 is outdated and being updated to reflect current Minnesota statute and incorporate electronic delivery tobacco devices.

Funding Source:

This case is being handled as part of normal staff duties. 

Recommendation:

City staff recommends the City Council introduce and adopt the ordinance, pending review and recommendation by City Attorney.

Outcome/Action:

Motion to introduce Ordinance #21-21 Amending City Code Article XVI – Tobacco, Sections 26-749 to 26-789 

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Sean Sullivan Sean Sullivan 11/18/2021 12:16 PM
Bruce Westby Bruce Westby 11/18/2021 12:22 PM
Brian Hagen Kathy Schmitz 11/18/2021 03:19 PM
Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 11/18/2021 03:27 PM
Form Started By:
Wendy Schlueter
Started On:
11/03/2021 11:36 AM
Final Approval Date:
11/18/2021