MEETING DATE:
October 28, 2014
SUBJECT:
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ORDINANCE NOS. 2014-1403 & 2014-1404 - AMEND SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL CODE (SMMC) SECTIONS 8.80 AND 10.10 AS IT RELATES TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES
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Recommendation
Recommendation
INTRODUCE Ordinances to amend SMMC sections 8.80 and 10.10 as it relates to electronic smoking devices.
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Board or Commission Action
Student and Neighborhood Relations Commission recommends changes to the San Marcos Municipal Code Sections 8.80 and 10.10.
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Good Governance
Relevant Department Goal
N/A
Introduction
The Student and Neighborhood Relations Commission at its February 10, 2014 meeting had a presentation from the Vista Community Clinic's Tobacco Control Program about electronic smoking devices and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), presentation attached. Commission staff was instructed to review ordinances of the other cities that prohibited e-cigarette smoking in areas where smoking is currently prohibited and bring back potential amendments to the Commission. After review of the various provisions in other ordinances, the Commission at its April 14th meeting instructed staff to prepare amendments to the SMMC for consideration at its next meeting.
At the Student and Neighborhood Relations Commission meeting of September 8, 2014, the Commission considered and approved the recommended amendments to the San Marcos Municipal Code (SMMC) Sections 8.80, Smoking in Certain Public Places and 10.10, Youth Access to Tobacco, the San Marcos City Council.
Discussion
Electronic smoking devices, refers to an electronic and/or battery operated device, that when used can deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine or other substances, by heating a liquid chemical solution. The liquid is made up if propylene glycol or glycerin, nicotine and flavored chemicals. When heated the liquid produces a chemical vapor that is inhaled and exhaled by the user. This proce...
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