Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 6435 01/18/2022CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON ORDINANCE NO. ___________ (General) ORDINANCE REPEALING SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.300, SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND INHALANT DELIVERY SYSTEM TO MINORS AND SECTIONS 7.450-7.454, TOBACCO AND INHALANT DELIVERY SYSTEM VENDING WHEREAS, during the 2021 legislative session, the Oregon Legislature passed SB587 which created the Statewide Tobacco Retail Licensure program; WHEREAS, as part of this legislation, jurisdictions that had existing license programs in effect as of January 1, 2021 were allowed to continue administering those existing license programs if they agreed to enforce the standards described in the Bill and execute a fee collection agreement with the Department of Revenue; WHEREAS, -in with the Statewide Tobacco Retail Licensure program because the state has more resources and ability to provide education, prevention, enforcement and inspections; WHEREAS, the licenses issued under the Statewide Tobacco Retail Licensure program will be effective January 1, 2022; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to repeal the Springfield Municipal Code sections 5.300 and 7.450 through ; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Sections 5.300 and 7.450 through 7.454 of the Springfield Municipal Code are hereby repealed. Section 2. Except as specifically amended herein, the remainder of the Springfield Municipal Code Chapters 5 and 7 shall continue in full force and effect. Section 3. Severability Clause. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereof. ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this ______ day of __________, 20____, by a vote of _____ for and ____ against. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this ______ day of __________, 20____. _______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ City Recorder Kbovbsz!29-!3133