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The 11:30 am Virtual BAB Tobacco Retailer Outreach Meeting focused on a proposed ordinance to reduce youth access to tobacco, kratom, and age-restricted hemp products. The ordinance, sponsored by council members Medina and Hancock, aims to address youth access issues, safety concerns, and social disorder, particularly around smoke shops and hookah lounges. It includes stricter penalties for compliance failures, prohibits the sale of products using stolen intellectual property, and mandates inspection of books and records. Existing businesses will be grandfathered, and new retail outlets must maintain a 1500-foot distance from schools. The ordinance does not include a flavor ban or kratom ban. |
Review the proposed ordinance documents:
11-04-2025 Management and Finance Meeting Packet.pdf
Help Shape the Future of Tobacco Retail in Our City!
City of Aurora
Business Advisory Board
Presents
Tobacco Retail License Proposal
Friday, Jan 9, 2026
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Virtual Teams Meeting
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 297 567 230 444 21
Passcode: sg3SN9xW
The City Council is considering a proposal that would
require a local tobacco and kratom retail sales license.
This license would also restrict the location
of new retail outlets.
This decision could directly impact your business—
and your voice matters!
We’re inviting tobacco retail business owners to
share their insights, concerns, and ideas before any
decisions are made.
Don’t miss this chance to influence policy and protect
your interests.
Your feedback can make a difference!
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