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1st Reading: Publication: 2nd Reading: Effective: CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 06-22 AMENDING CHAPTER 602 OF THE LINO LAKES CODE OF ORDINANCES REGULATING THE SALE, POSSESSION AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND TOBACCO RELATED DEVICES The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains: Section 1. That Chapter 602 of the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances be amended to read as follows: 602.01 PURPOSE. Because the City of Lino Lakes recognizes that many people under the age of 18 21 purchase or otherwise obtain, possess and use tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco related devices, and these sales, possession and use are violations of state and federal laws; and because smoking has been shown to be the cause of several serious health problems which place a financial burden on all levels of government; this chapter shall be intended to regulate the sale, possession and use of tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco related devices for the purpose of enforcing and furthering existing laws, to protect minors against the serious effects associated with the illegal use of tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco related devices, and to further the official public policy of the State of Minnesota in regard to preventing young people from starting to smoke as stated in M.S. § 144.391, as it may be amended from time to time. 602.02 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS. Except as may otherwise be provided or clearly implied by context, all terms shall be given their commonly accepted definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. COMPLIANCE CHECKS. The system the City of Lino Lakes uses to investigate and ensure that those authorized to sell tobacco, tobacco products or tobacco related devices are following and complying with the requirements of this chapter. COMPLIANCE CHECKS shall involve the use of minors persons under the age of 21 as authorized by this chapter. COMPLIANCE CHECKS shall also mean the use of minors persons under the age of 21 who attempt to purchase tobacco, tobacco products or tobacco related devices for educational, research and training purposes as authorized by state and federal laws. COMPLIANCE CHECKS may also be conducted by other units of government for the purpose of enforcing appropriate federal, state or local laws and regulations relating to tobacco, tobacco products or tobacco related devices.