State and Industry News for November 23, 2022
City of Tempe Expanding Proposed Ordinance to Prohibit Sales of ALL Flavored Tobacco Products
Tempe’s Human Services and Community Safety Committee announced that it will hold a virtual committee meeting on Wednesday, December 7 at 12 noon.
The committee will consider updating the proposed ordinance on tobacco and vapor to include ALL flavored tobacco products (including mint and menthol).
Contact APMA for assistance preparing comments.
Ways to connect:
1. On your computer/tablet (Recommended)
a. Click this link https://www.tempe.gov/hscs or copy and paste into your browser
b. Click “Join the Virtual Meeting”
c. Enter “HSCS” in the prompt “enter the meeting password”
2. On your phone – Dial in +1 408-418-9388; access code: 2484 341 4442
Register to speak during Public Comments agenda item: At least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting you must submit a public comment card by clicking this link.
For further accommodations or information please contact Paul Smith-Leonard at (480) 350-8543, paulsm@tempe.gov or Sara Keown at (480) 350-8463, sara_keown@tempe.gov
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