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the store parking lot. The: Police Department wanted a tool to be able to confiscate the items. In 2016, California raised the smoking age to 21,. The proposed amendment would similarly raise the age for possession of tobacco products and tobacco paraphernalia to . 21. (See Attachment 7, §9.32.040.) This specific code amendment is- proposed to go into effect immediately upon City Council approval. Several speakers who. addressed the Youth Commission. on November 13th expressed concerns about criminalization of tobacco possession by underage persons, 'and how that, in their opinion, such rules often targeted younger minority persons. These speakers believed that enforcement should be focused on retailers who sell to .underage persons, not the young people themselves. In response to these concerns: (a) this prohibition on possession of tobacco products by underage persons -is not subject to criminal enforcement;. but rather administrative citation and fine ($100 for first offence), subject to appeal; and (b) the Police Department was concerned with persons legally buying products and then giving them to underage friends. The Police Department already undertakes a program of attempted .purchases by underage persons which focuses on retailer compliance. Tobacco retailers support -this regulation. As noted above, tobacco retailers had other concerns about the Youth Commission's. proposedtobacco regulations. Retailers general concerns and. process -comments are provided as Attachment 1. The commission is asked to consider the Youth Commission's recommendation to the City Council for amendments to the Pleasanton Municipal Code to: 1.. Prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products — including menthol a. Potentially exempt stores serving persons 21 years or older 2. Prohibit the sale of e -cigarettes, other electronic smoking devices and paraphernalia 3. Prohibit tobacco sales within 1,000 feet of public schools, public parks. and public - recreation facilities a. Or, just within 1,000 feet of public schools b.: Or, just within 1,000 feet of public parks and public recreation. facilities 4. Mandate minimum pack sizes and/or minimum pricing _for.some cigars and cigarettes 5. Prohibit: possession of tobacco products or smoking devices by persons under 21 Additionally, the human Services Commission may provide its own recommendations, - propose amendments, ask for additional .information, or take other action. Page 8 of 9