HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 91-156RESOLUTION NO. 91-156
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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED SENATE BILL 376
RELATING TO THE USE OF TOBACCO
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WHEREAS, SB 376 preempts local ordinances adopted after July 1,
1991, taking away local control and local decision-making processes; and
WHEREAS, SB 376 repeals certain sections of the California
Health and Safety Code and Penal Code that regulate tobacco sales or
free distribution of tobacco, sale of tobacco to minors and smoking in
health care facilities; and
WHEREAS, SB 376 severely reduces the restrictions on sale of
tobacco to minors and increases their access to tobacco products; and
WHEREAS, SB 376 penalizes minors for purchasing tobacco rather
than vendors of tobacco products; and
WHEREAS, SB 376 does not have any enforcement components to the
regulatory activities included in the bill nor does it give local
government any authority for funding the enforcement activities; and
WHEREAS, SB 376 undermines the national goals of having a
smoke-free environment by year 2000. A similar goal was also voted by
the citizens of California in Proposition 99;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council, by
this resolution, expresses its opposition to proposed Senate Bill 376.
Dated: August 21, 1991
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 91-156 was passed and
adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held August 21,
1991 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Pinkerton, Sieglock, Snider
and Hinchman (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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