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a. Receive a presentation from the Health Department, Sheriff’s Office, and District Attorney’s Office regarding tobacco retail license statute and ordinance enforcement and Department of Justice grant implementation; and
b. Provide direction to county staff as necessary.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a presentation from the Health Department, Sheriff’s Office, and District Attorney’s Office regarding tobacco retail license statute and ordinance enforcement and Department of Justice grant implementation; and
b. Provide direction to county staff as necessary.
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
At the request of Supervisor Askew, the County of Monterey Health Department, Offices of the Sheriff and District Attorney will provide an update regarding tobacco retail license statute enforcement and alignment with the new Department of Justice grants to support compliance efforts.
In 2012, the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance Number 5200, adding Chapter 7.80 to the County Municipal Code to establish local licensing requirements for tobacco retailers operating in unincorporated Monterey County. The purpose of the ordinance is to reduce illegal sales of tobacco products to youth and young adults by enhancing outreach, education, and enforcement efforts directed at tobacco retailers. It establishes licensing requirements designed to promote responsible retailing and prevent violations of tobacco-related laws.
Local tobacco retail license (TRL) programs with strong enforcement provisions ensure tobacco retailers are compliant with local, state, and federal laws that address public health concerns in the tobacco retail environment such as the illegal sale of flavored products, and the illegal sale of tobacco to youth. TRL programs ensure retailers are held accountable for violating tobacco control laws.
Currently, the Health Department’s Public Health Bureau facilitates the onbo...
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