03-26-07 Item 7A, Ordinance 359 Tobacco Ordinance

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~ ---A.~HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 359 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND LICENSING IN THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS 350.01 Purpose. The City recognizes that many persons under the age of eighteen (18) years of age purchase or otherwise obtain, possesses and use tobacco, tobacco products, and tobacco related devices, and that such sales, possession and use are in violation of both state and federal laws. Studies, which are hereby accepted and adopted, have shown that most smokers begin smoking before they have reached the age of eighteen (18) years of age, and that people who reach the age of eighteen (18) years without having started smoking are significantly less likely to begin smoking. Smoking is believed to be associated with several serious health problems which subsequently place a financial burden on all levels of government. Consequently, this section is intended to regulate the sale, possession, and use oftobacco, tobacco products and tobacco related devices for the purpose of enforcing and furthering the existing law, to protect minors against the serious effects associated with the illegal use of tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco related devices, and to further the official public policy of the State of Minnesota in regard to preventing young people from starting to smoke as stated in M.S. 144.391, and as amended from time to time. 350.02 Definitions and Interpretations. Subd. I. Except as may otherwise be provided or clearly implied by context; all terms shall be given their commonly accepted definitions. The singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular. The masculine shall include the feminine and neuter and vice-versa. A. The words "Compliance Check" means a system used to investigate and ensure that those authorized to sell tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco related devices are following and complying with the requirements of this section. B. The words "Individually Packaged" means any tobacco product wrapped individually for sale. Individually wrapped tobacco products shall include, but not limited to, single cigarette packs, single bags, or can ofloose tobacco in any form, and the single cans or other packaging of snuff or chewing tobacco. Cartons or other packaging containing more than a single pack or other container as described in this subdivision shall not be considered "Individually Packed."