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Items to Note (not incorporated in the draft ordinance <br /> Cities are allowed to be more restrictive than state law in regards to tobacco regulation. Below are items a <br /> few cities have been implementing in recent months: <br /> • The definition of sampling in state law is vague. Some communities see tobacco shops used as <br /> smoking lounges. Elk River's ordinance states a tobacco shop in a multi-tenant facility wanting to <br /> allow sampling would have to install a separate ventilation system. Some cities are banning <br /> sampling completely. Others may view this as an issue that should remain between the building <br /> owner and their tenants. <br /> • Not allowing e-cigs in public places, such as restaurants (similar to the law regarding the use of <br /> tobacco per the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act).Also if businesses wanted to,they can prohibit <br /> the use of e-cigs in their establishment. <br /> • Regulation of pricing to discourage young people from being able to afford certain tobacco <br /> products. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> Staff is requesting summary publication of the ordinance in order to save on publication costs. <br /> Attachments <br /> • Ordinance <br /> • Resolution <br /> • News Articles <br /> N:\Public Bodies\Agenda Packets\01-05-2015\Final\x8.1 sr Tobacco.docx <br />