Submitted By
Cara Pavlicek, Village Manager
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Motion to Refer to the Board of Health a Request for Review of Chapter 8 (“Business Licensing”), Article 6 (“Comprehensive Regulation of Tobacco Products”) of the Oak Pak Village Code as it Relates to the Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes, Vaping and Specifically the Popular E-Cigarette Produced by JUUL Labs which has been Criticized for its Appeal to Children and Teenagers
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Overview
Overview
At the April 16, 2018 Village Board meeting, Trustee Taglia requested a review and report by the Board of Health regarding signage requirements about the risk of vaping at locations which sell e-cigarettes and compliance check to ensure the Village’s restriction of sales to those under 21 years of age is begin followed at retailors.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Approve the motion.
Fiscal Impact
N/A.
Background
There has been increased public discussion of a vaping device that has become popular with teenagers and young adults. The vaping device doesn't look like an e-cigarette at all. The Juul vaporizer (stylized as "JUUL") looks like a USB flash drive. It even charges when plugged into a laptop. The current Chapter 8 (“Business Licensing”), Article 6 (“Comprehensive Regulation of Tobacco Products”) of the Oak Park Village Code is attached.
Alternatives
The Board may elect to amend the motion to reduce or expand the scope of review the Board of Health is asked to conduct.
Previous Board Action
N/A.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
The Board of Health will review the request and provide a report and possibly recommendations to the Village Board.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A.
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
N/A.