HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-050-03/19/1991-TOBACCO PRODUCTS YOUTH UNDER 18 RESOLUTION 91-50
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DIRECTING STAFF TO PROPOSE LOCAL LEGISLATION TO
PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
BY PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE
WHEREAS, there exists substantial scientific evidence that the use of
tobacco products causes cancer, heart disease and other medical disorders; and
WHEREAS, State law currently prohibits the sale of tobacco products to and
the purchase by persons under eighteen (18) years of age; and
WHEREAS, State law does not, however, prohibit the possession and use of
tobacco products by persons under eighteen (18) years of age; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Fort Collins have expressed concern about the
possession and use of tobacco products by persons under eighteen (18) years of
age.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
that the City Manager and the City Attorney are hereby directed to:
(1) research and propose local legislation to prohibit in the City of
Fort Collins the possession and use of tobacco products by persons
under eighteen (18) years of age; and
(2) explore the functional and financial feasibility of enforcing such
legislation.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort
Collins held this 19th day of March, A.D. 1991 .
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk