Last week the Tempe City Council voted to implement a new policy that requires tobacco retailers to get a license from the city and comply with basic requirements to stay in good standing. An enforcement provision in the new law will allow the city to suspend or revoke the privilege license for noncompliance with basic standards including limiting sales to people 21 and up.
Tempe joins Tucson and Flagstaff – who already have licensing requirements for tobacco sales. The new law will take effect in May 2024.
Some on the Council wanted a ban on selling flavored tobacco products, but that provision was left out of the motion.
Tempe votes to raise age to buy tobacco products (azcentral.com)
