04-23-1997 Council Agenda - Laserfiche WebLink

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Tobacco Regulations Page Two Sale of "loosies" and "kiddie packs" — FDA prohibits the sale of cigarettes individually or in any package containing fewer than twenty cigarettes. Little Canada does not address this. Coupons — FDA restricts the redemption of coupons and smokeless tobacco to persons over the age of 18 and only in a store, not by mail. Little Canada does not address. Free Samples — FDA prohibits free samples of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Little Canada does not address. Outdoor Advertising — FDA prohibits all outdoor advertising, including advertising outwardly visible from windows, if the advertising is located within 1,000 feet of a school or public playground. Little Canada does not address. Other Advertising — FDA restricts all other advertising to black text on a white background without pictures or colors, except when used in a location where persons under 18 are, at all times, prohibited from entering, or in any publication that has a youth readership of 15% or less and fewer than 2 million youth readers. Little Canada does not address. Give -a -ways for proofs -of- purchase — FDA prohibits the exchange of free gifts or other items to anyone in exchange for a tobacco proof -of- purchase. Little Canada does not address. Use of brand names on non - tobacco items — FDA prohibits the use of brand names or logos, symbols, or other marks identifying a non- tobacco item (such as t -shirt, hats, and gym bags) with a cigarette or smokeless tobacco brand. Little Canada does not address. Sponsorship — FDA prohibits the sponsorship of any sporting or other event, team, or entry, in any manner identifiable with a tobacco brand. Little Canada does not address. If the Council desires to apply for a waiver, staff should be authorized to participate in the coordinated process being overseen by the League of Minnesota Cities. This process must be completed by May 1s`. Page 127