This regulation updates Chapter 141 of the Urban Law, which previously restricted smoking in public places, and sets licensing requirements for organizations selling electronic smoking devices in the interest of public health.
Following a review and recommendations from the health committee, the mayor and council have decided to update this chapter to reflect the updated licensing regulations and fees.
To be specific, the regulation has been updated to state that only 11 licenses can be issued for retail stores selling electronic smoking devices in the town. The regulation also includes a section outlining the disqualification for violating the rules.
Mayor Michael Gonnelli and the Town Council introduced an ordinance during their meeting on October 12th, which was then passed during their meeting on November 9th. Town Manager Gary Jeffas had previously described the changes made under the ordinance to the Hudson Reporter.
So, over the past few months, we have implemented a law," said Jegfas. "We have reduced 9 suppliers. However, after the law was passed, I am currently in discussions with the health department, and we actually have 11 licensed suppliers.
A previously passed law in June limited the number of e-cigarette shops to nine. However, there are currently 11 existing establishments, making the new regulation necessary as the town did not attempt to eliminate existing businesses.
We realized that the number specified in the regulation was actually lower than our current suppliers," said Jefas. "Therefore, the town has no intention of revoking or canceling licenses, but we don't want them to expand further. So this law is being corrected, and the only change is that the number is now consistent with our actual licenses. So 11 will be the maximum number of licenses available in the town in the future.
Adding disqualified actions
Jiefas also pointed out that other provisions related to the cancellation of illegal qualifications are already under consideration by the town.
Jefas said, "We placed it there to further determine whether or not the store is non-compliant, selling products that are not permitted, such as marijuana or similar items." "Therefore, if you look at it from a law enforcement and public health perspective, it is clear that we have the right to revoke the license due to the actions of the institution.
As the town is already in the process of amending its regulations to update quantity restrictions, a section concerning the cancellation of illegal behavior and related topics has been included in the new regulations.
When I spoke to the town prosecutor, I said that since we are making changes, if they engage in any illegal activities or have any issues with the police, they may face consequences from other mechanisms. If they do not comply with the proper way of legally selling their products, their licenses will be revoked," said Jay Fass.
According to Jefas, the purpose of this regulation and the previous ones is to limit the number of suppliers of Sicox electronic cigarettes, as the town does not want too many.
The Health Commission, during their meeting, requested the development of this legislation as they do not want the e-cigarette industry to continue expanding," said Jefas. "They want restrictions in place so that small towns will not be overrun. This is one of their urgent objectives.
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