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Ordinance No. 986 Page 3 of 3 (E)(D) Defenses. It shall be an affirmative defense to a charge of selling licensed products to a person under the age of 21 years in violation of this seetio chapter that the licensee or individual making the sale relied in good faith upon proof of age as described in M.S. § 340A.503, subd. 6, as it may be amended from time to time. SECTION 3. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, and assuming at least four - fifths of the City Council vote to adopt this ordinance, City staff shall have the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: On January 24, 2022, the Mounds View City Council adopted Ordinance No. 986, "An Ordinance Amending Title XI, Chapter 118 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Relating to Cigarettes and Tobacco Products," which amends the existing municipal code pertaining to cigarettes and tobacco products regulations. The ordinance clarifies certain prohibited cigarette and tobacco product sales, primarily that such sales must take place on the licensed premises of retail establishments and not by means of delivery. The ordinance also amends the penalties for tobacco -related violations to ensure consistency with state law, specifically Minnesota Statutes, section 461.12. The business licenses affected by the ordinance include current and future tobacco license holders. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available online at the City's web site located at www.moundsviewmn.org, SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter. Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on January 10, 2022. Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on January 24, 2022. Publication Date: February 1, 2022 Attest: (SEAL) 4� Gce&V-- Carol A. Mueller, Mayor A /� 9 Nyle ikmu , City Administrator