2012-25RESOLUTION NO. 2012-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING ADOPTION OF COUNTY-
WIDE ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF
CANDY FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS, WHICH ARE
COMMONLY MARKETED TO YOUTHS; PROVIDING FOR
DISTRIBUTION OF RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City has been advised that candy- flavored tobacco products were
introduced as part of an industry trend to manufacture smokeless products in response to declining
cigarette use and the enactment of smoke -free laws; and
WHEREAS, the packaging and advertising of candy- flavored tobacco is appealing to
teenagers, and studies have shown these products contain high levels of absorbable nicotine; and
WHEREAS, the City has been advised that studies show that almost 90% of adult regular
smokers started tobacco use before the age of 18; and
WHEREAS, many local governments in Florida have passed resolutions supporting the
banning of the sale and distribution of candy- flavored tobacco products; and
WHEREAS, reports indicate that tobacco companies appear to target youth with candy
and alcohol flavored products to mask the harsh and toxic properties found in tobacco; and
WHEREAS, it is reported that despite age restrictions on the sale of tobacco products,
there has been a substantial increase in cigar use among high school students since 2002 despite the
well -known and very substantial health risks ; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission supports the restriction of the distribution and sale of all
flavored tobacco products, so that the public health will be protected and enhanced.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1: That the City Commission of the City of Aventura, Florida hereby supports
the dedicated efforts of Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) , and the Florida International
University Stempel School of Public Health, to promote the adoption of laws restricting the
distribution and sale of flavored tobacco products, and supports and encourages the efforts of
Miami- Dade County to establish a uniform county- wide ban on the sale and distribution of
flavored tobacco products to the fullest extent authorized by applicable law. .
Section 2: That the City Clerk is hereby requested to provide copies of this Resolution
to the Miami- Dade County League of Cities, the Miami- Dade County Commission and any other
appropriate parties.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption by the City Commission.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Joel, who moved its adoption. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Weinberg, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Commissioner Zev Auerbach
yes
Commissioner Bob Diamond
yes
Commissioner Billy Joel
yes
Commissioner Michael Stern
yes
Commissioner Luz Urbaez - Weinberg
yes
Vice Mayor Teri Holzberg
yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
yes
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5`" day of June, 2012.
san Gottlieb, Mayor
Attest:
Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency:
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City Attorney