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3/5/2025 <br />15 <br />MN Statute Updates: Penalties <br />MN State Minimum: <br />1st Violation: $300 <br />2nd Violation within <br />36mo:$600 <br />3rd Violation within <br />36mo: $1000+ 7 day <br />min. suspension <br />SAV Proposed: <br />1st Violation:$1000 <br />2nd Violation within 36mo: <br />$2000 + 3 day suspension <br />3rd Violation within 36mo: <br />$2000+ 7 day min. <br />suspension <br />4th Violation within 36mo: <br />Mandatory revocation <br />Why address commercial tobacco locally? <br />●In Minnesota cities lead, the state follows: T21, Clean Indoor Air. <br />●Why Capping? Research shows that the location and density of commercial <br />tobacco-related product retailers influences tobacco-related product use and <br />worsens health disparities. <br />●Why Price Discounting? This comprehensive tobacco ordinance will make <br />commercial tobacco products less accessible and appealing to young people and <br />will protect youth, Black, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+ and other residents from industry <br />targeting. <br />●Why Increased Penalties? State minimum fines were increased in 2020. Selling <br />tobacco is a privilege and we must hold retailers accountable. <br />33