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This proposed prohibition on the sale of flavored tobacco products would go into effect on July 1, 2020. This gives current retailers the opportunity to sell existing stock, and modify business models, as needed. This prohibition would not apply to wholesalers or distributors (as they do not sell or market on a retail basis), nor to products authorized for sale by the FDA as a drug or device (typically for medical or smoking cessation purposes). 2. Prohibit Sale of Electronic Cigarettes and related Paraphernalia. The Youth Commission was also advised by ACPHD that: a. 25% of teens have used electronic cigarettes (while only 5% have tried combustible cigarettes) b. 68.9% of high school students who purchased e -cigarettes buy them from the store themselves or from someone else. In addition, the National Youth Tobacco Survey reports that in 2019 about 5 million young people report using e -cigarettes, nearly 1 million report vaping daily, and 1.6 million vape 20 or more times a month. Due to health risks from e -cigarettes, the California Department of Public Health has issued a health advisory urging everyone to refrain from vaping, no matter the substance or source. To prevent underage e -cigarette usage and health risks, the Youth Commission has proposed an ordinance which would prohibit the sale of: (1) "Electronic Smoking Devices" — which includes e -cigarettes, e -cigars, e -pipes, e -hookahs, as well as component parts, that are used to deliver inhaled nicotine or other substances; and (2) "Electronic Smoking Device Paraphernalia", such as e -liquids, tips, atomizers, e - cigarette batteries, chargers, and related items. Starting with San Francisco in June 2019, many local communities have prohibited the sale of e -cigarettes, including: Berkeley, EI Cerrito, Fremont, Lafayette, Livermore, Richmond, and San Mateo County. Other cities are also currently considering such a prohibition. Attachment 2 sets forth the proposed prohibition as a new Chapter 9.33 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code, prohibiting the retail sale of these types of items: Page 3 of 7 1UUl t COMan�t t wawxx i b rnis product contain nicotine bi�eaddlc ive au Page 3 of 7