HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-130-09/04/1990-TOBACCO VENDING MACHINES RESOLUTION 90-130
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DIRECTING STAFF TO PROPOSE LOCAL LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF
TOBACCO PRODUCTS THROUGH VENDING MACHINES AND
SUPPORTING FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO REGULATE THE SALE OF TOBACCO
PRODUCTS THROUGH VENDING MACHINES
WHEREAS, many scientific studies have documented the adverse effects
of tobacco products on human health; and
WHEREAS, Section 18-13-121 , C.R.S. prohibits the sale of tobacco
products to minors in the State of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the sale of tobacco products through automatic vending
machines placed in locations easily accessible to the public facilitates
the purchase of tobacco products by minors; and
WHEREAS, citizens of Fort Collins have expressed concern about the
purchase and use of tobacco products by minors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1 . That the City Manager and City Attorney are hereby
directed to research and propose local legislation to prohibit the sale of
tobacco products through vending machines placed in locations which are
accessible to minors.
Section 2. That the City of Fort Collins hereby endorses the concept
of prohibiting the sale of tobacco products through vending machines placed
in locations which are accessible to minors and encourages federal
legislators to support legislation to effect this change.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this
4th day of September, 1990.
Mayor
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City Clerk