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<br />e <br /> <br />DATE: March 15,1999 <br /> <br />RE: Arden Hills Tobacco Ordinance <br /> <br />Dear Cigarette Retailer: <br /> <br />NOTICE <br /> <br />Your business has been identified as one which may be selling cigarettes through the use <br />of vending machines or through over the counter retail sales. This letter is to inform you <br />of a law which was adopted by the Minnesota Legislature that affects the sale, possession, <br />and use of tobacco-related devices. <br /> <br />Minnesota Laws (1997), Chapter 277, bans the use of vending machines in all <br />facilities except those which cannot be entered by minors. This law became effective <br />August 1, 1997. It has been determined by legal analysts that this ban does apply to bars <br />and liquor establishments. As a result, please be aware that the City of Arden Hills will <br />begin enforcement of this provision of state law in 1999. <br /> <br />The City Council is also required to adopt a new ordinance related to the retail sale of <br />cigarettes. This ordinance will be reviewed by the City Council at its April 26, 1999 <br />meeting, and you are welcome to attend this meeting to leam more about the proposed <br />ordinance. I have enclosed a copy of the proposed ordinance for your review. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Should you have any questions on this law, or Arden Hills' enforcement of the law, please <br />feel free to contact me. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Brian Fritsinger <br />City Administrator <br /> <br />CC/Kevin Ringwald, Assistant to the City Administrator <br />Nancy Randall, Associate Planner <br />City Council <br /> <br />e <br />