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• February 6, 1998 <br /> Page 2 <br /> All licensing authorities are now required by state law to consider and consult with interested <br /> persons regarding alternative penalties for minors who purchase, possess, or consume tobacco. <br /> Thus, a public hearing is required before adoption of the ordinance. Please let me know if you <br /> need a draft public hearing notice. When this hearing has been conducted and appropriate <br /> alternatives selected, we can then redraft the ordinance to reflect the City's decisions [see draft <br /> Section 512.07, Subd. 4]. <br /> Please keep in mind that the City must also conduct unannounced compliance checks at least <br /> once per calendar year at all locations where tobacco is sold. The new state statute describes in <br /> more detail the procedure that must be followed. Please let me know if you need a copy of the <br /> statute. <br /> If you have any questions or if we can be of further service prior to the alternative penalties <br /> decisions, please feel free to contact me. In addition, please let me know if you have any <br /> information as to the City previously obtaining approval from the FDA for enforcement of the <br /> City's ordinance as to cigarette vending machines. <br /> Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments concerning the above referenced <br /> ordinance drafts. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Scott J _s <br /> SJR:s <br /> Enclosures <br /> cc: Mr. Chuck Whiting, City Administrator <br /> • <br /> SJR137974 <br /> MU12S-32 <br />