Explanation
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Sections 2329.13 and 2329.14, and enact new Section 2329.15 of the Columbus City Codes, which would establish regulations for hookah lounges and their operations in the City of Columbus.
This ordinance will further the City's efforts in ensuring responsible tobacco sales, and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of Columbus residents.
Title
To amend Sections 2329.13 and 2329.14, and enact new Section 2329.15 of the Columbus City Code, establishing regulations for hookah lounges and their operations.
Body
WHEREAS, Chapter 2329 of the Columbus City Codes concerns general offenses related to health, safety, and sanitation, including offenses related to tobacco sales; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance builds on the City's efforts in ensuring responsible tobacco sales, protecting the health, safety and welfare of Columbus residents; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That Section 2329.13 of the Columbus City Code is hereby amended as follows:
2329.13 - Distribution of tobacco products without a license.
(A)No retailer of tobacco products, or product paraphernalia shall give, sell, or otherwise distribute cigarettes, other tobacco products, papers used to roll cigarettes, or other product paraphernalia without a valid license issued by the Columbus Board of Health;
(B) No person shall operate a hookah lounge without a valid license issued by the Columbus Board of Health;
(B) (C) As used in this section, "tobacco product" means any product that is made from or derived from tobacco, and is intended for human consumption or is likely to be consumed, whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled or ingested by any other means, including, but not limited to, a cigarette, a cigar, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, or snus. The term also includes an electronic smoking device and any component or accessory used in the consumption o...
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