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_ __ . __ _ _ _ <br />� <br />EN HILLS <br />CITY OF ARDEN HTLLS <br />COUNTY OF RAMSEY <br />STATE OF MINNESOTA <br />ORDINANCE NO. 359 <br />AN 4RDINANCE REGULATING TOBACCO PR4DUCTS AND <br />LICENSING IN THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS <br />350.01 Pu�pase. <br />The City recognizes that rnany persans under the age af eighteen {18} years of age <br />purchase or otherwise obtain, possesses and use tobacco, tobacco products, ar�d <br />tobacco related devices, and that such sales, possession a�d use are in violation of <br />both state and federal laws. Studies, which are hereby accepted and adopted, have <br />shown that most smokers begin srnaking before �hey have reached the age of <br />eighteen (18) years of age, and that people who reach the age of eighteen (1$) <br />years without having started smo�ing are significantly less likely to begin <br />smoking. Smoking is believed to be associated with several serious health <br />problems which subsequently place a financial burden on all levels af <br />government. Consequently, this seciion is intended to regul.ate the sale, <br />possession, and use of tobacco, tobacco products and tabacco related devices for <br />the purpose of enforcing and furthering the existing law, to pratect minors against <br />ihe serious effects associated with the illegal use of tobacco, tobacco products and <br />tobacco related devices, and to further the of�czal public policy of the State of <br />Minnesota in regard to preventing young people from starting to smoke as stated <br />in M.�. 144.391, and as amended from tirne to time. <br />350.02 Definitions and Inte retations. <br />Subd. 1. Except as may otherwise be provided ar clearly implied by context; a�l <br />terms shall be given their co�only accepted definitions. The singular shall <br />include the pl�ral and the plural shall include the singular. The masculine shall <br />include the feminine and neuter and vice-versa. <br />A. The words "Compliance Check" means a system used to investigate and <br />ensure that those auihorized to sell tobacco, iobacco products and tobacco <br />related devices are following and corriplying with the rec��rements of this <br />section. <br />B. The words "Individually Packaged" means any tobacco product wrapped <br />individually far sal�. Individually wrapped tobacco products shall inclu�e, <br />but not limited to, single cigare#te packs, single bags, or can af loose tobacco <br />in any form, and the single cans or oiher packaging of snu£f or chewing <br />tobacco. Cartans or oiher packaging containing moare than a single pack ar <br />other container as described in this subdivision shall not be considered <br />"Individually Packed." � <br />