"The new licensing requirement for all tobacco retailers will enhance Pittsburg's ability to regulate and enforce tobacco legislation, aiming for a healthier community."
"The ordinance prohibits new tobacco retailers within 600 feet of schools, day care centers, youth clubs, and other public areas, establishing a smoke-free environment."
Pittsburg is introducing stricter ordinances to create a healthier community by limiting access to tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol, approved by the City Council. New regulations will require all tobacco retailers to obtain a license, shifting responsibilities from those only found guilty of violations. Effective January 2026, proximity rules will prevent new tobacco outlets near schools and youth centers. Additional rules will establish smoke-free zones in public spaces and multi-unit housing. This initiative stems from Pittsburg's low grades on tobacco control from the American Lung Association, aiming to improve its F rating.
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