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["NATO 2025 New Local Ordinance Tracker"]
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["Juneau","AK","City",31572,"Total Vapor Ban, Taxes","Adopted","The city council is considering an ordinance on apply excise tax to newer  forms of nicotine delivery products. The Council passed first and final reading on 7/28.","2025-07-28","2025-07-28"]
["Arroyo Grande","CA","City",18243,"Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","First reading passed on 6/10/25 to amend vape ban now to include FDA exempted products. 2nd reading pased on 6/24/25 passed.","2025-06-25","2025-06-10",null,"2025-07-24","2025-07-24"]
["Barstow","CA","City",25415,"Total Vapor Ban, Licensing","Adopted","First reading on 3/17/25. Council directed for Rules & Policy Committee for further review by May 20. Comes back to Council for 1st reading July 1, 2025. First reading pushed back to 7/15/25 & passed. Removed total vape ban and allow transferability of license. The 2nd Reading passed on August 5.","2025-08-08","2025-07-15",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Yes"]
["Brentwood","CA","City",65126,"Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","Council had 1st reading on 5/13/25 of full vape ban. Also including, minimum pack size, minimum price, location restriction & non-transferable license. Council asked staff to redraft ordinance and return in next 2 months. First reading on Aug 26 & passed. The 2nd reading on 9/9 and passed unanimously.","2025-09-12","2025-08-26",null,"2025-10-09","TBD"]
["Capitola","CA","City",9572,"Single Use Filter Ban","Adopted","Staff presented to Council on 4/10/25 a filter ban mirroring the County's ordinance. Council voted unanimously to move forward & directed staff to draft ordinance. First reading is scheduled for 8/28/25. First reading was approved 5-0 with an amendment to delay enforcement to an additional 6 months (July 1, 2027). Second reading passed on 9/11/25 under consent calendar. ","2025-09-12","2025-08-28",null,null,"2027-07-01"]
["El Dorado County","CA","County Unincorporated",192183,"Licensing","Proposed","The BOS had a 1st reading on 10/21/25 to repeal current tobacco retail license due to negative impacts to retailers. The 2nd reading on 10/28/25 passed the repeal","2025-10-31","2025-10-21","2025-10-28"]
["Ceres","CA","City",49253,"Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","City Council updating TRL to include a full vapor ban, ban coupons/discounts, distance 1000 ft from youth sensitive areas & install security cameras. The first reading passed unanimously on 8/25/25. The 2nd reading was on the consent calendar and passed on 9/15/25 as is. ","2025-09-15","2025-08-25",null,"2025-10-08"]
["Marin County","CA","County Unincorporated",253400,"Total Vapor Ban","Proposed","BOS had a 1st reading on 10/21/25 and passed unanimously. Only opposition to testify was NATO. The 2nd reading is scheduled for 11/18/25.","2025-10-24","2025-10-21","2025-11-18"]
["National City","CA","City",58460,"Distance Restrictions","Proposed","Council is drafting a new TRL to include a retailer cap, non-transferable licenses, distance restrictions to youth sensitive areas and restrict coupons & discounts. The council passed 1st reading on 8/19/25. Due to a language change, ordinance was reintroduced on 9/2/25 The 2nd reading passed on 9/16/25. **Due to lack of public notice, Council brought back ordinance as a 1st reading on 10/21/25. Amendment made to allow transferability of license for same site location only. Passed unanimously.","2025-10-24","2025-10-21","2025-11-04"]
["Orange","CA","City",138337,"Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","The city council adopted a new TRL to include ban on vaper products (enforcement starte July 1, 2026) and zoning restrictions for new stores only. First reading passed on 6/10 and 2nd reading passed on 6/24.","2025-07-24","2024-06-10",null,"2025-07-01","2026-07-01",null,"Yes"]
["Placerville","CA","City",10656,"Licensing","Defeated","Council discussed on 3/25 options on limits to retailer licensing. Decided not to consider issue but directed staff to review additional enforcement.","2025-03-26","2025-03-25"]
["Redding","CA","City",92727,"Distance Restrictions","Proposed","City council updating TRL to includen distance restrictions for new retailers and no full vape ban. First reading passed on 6/15/2025 & 2nd reading possibly 6/29/2025","2025-07-18","2025-06-15"]
["Richmond","CA","City",108565,"Distance Restrictions","Under Consideration","City hosted 2nd retailer workshop on 4/9/25. Looking at new buffer zones for retailers & more enforcement. Next sending issue to planning commission.","2025-04-11","TBD","TBD"]
["Riverside","CA","City",321385,"Licensing","Under Consideration","City Council on 10/21/25 extended current new tobacco licenses for an additional 10 months & 15 days. Land use committee will review policy and make recommendations to the city council.","2025-10-24","TBD"]
["San Bruno","CA","CIty",41327,"Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","Total vapor ban to align with county TRL; Public Hearing on 3/11/25 was decided to push back to the next council meeting on 4/8/25 and passed as 2nd reading.","2025-04-09","2025-03-11",null,"2025-05-08"]
["San Leandro","CA","City",85784,"Licensing","Proposed","City Council had a first reading on 11/3/25 to update TRL to limit the sales of illegal vaping sales. Council passed ordinance with strict restrictions allowing c-stores to sell tobacco and e-cigarretes w/ following 3 limits: 1)No more than 10% total floor area 2)no more than 25% of gross sales & 3) no exterior or visible interior product displays. The 2nd reading is on 11/17/25.","2025-11-07","2025-11-23","2025-11-17"]
["Santa Cruz","CA","City",61501,"Single Use Filter Ban","Adopted","City hosted on 5/29/25 a community information session via Zoom.  On 6/10/2025, council voted unanimously to pass the 1st reading. 2nd reading passed on 6/24/25. Adopted; Enforcement begins January 1, 2027","2025-06-27","2025-06-10",null,"2027-01-01"]
["Scotts Valley","CA","City",11879,"Single Use Filter Ban","Under Consideration","On 2/19/25 reviewed tobacco policy for the year. They did not bring up County passing of filter ban in their discussions. We will continue monitoring","2025-02-21"]
["South San Francisco","CA","City",63123,"Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","Council considering full vape ban. In addiiton, removing exemptions of state flavor ban (premium cigar, loose leaf tobacco & hookah) in the ordinance. The first reading passed on 3/26/25. The Council passed 2nd reading on 5/14/25 & enforcement begins June 14, 2025.","2025-05-15","2025-03-26","2025-05-14","2025-06-14","2025-06-14"]
["Tiburon","CA","City",8933,"Total Sales Ban","Proposed","Council had first reading on 10/15/25 on banning the sales of tobacco products and passed unanimously. Currently the city has NO tobacco retaliers. The 2nd reading passed on  11/5/25.","2025-11-07","2025-10-15","2025-11-05","2025-12-05"]
["Vallejo","CA","City",122807,"Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","1/7/25 City council voted to table issue. Directed staff to schedule retailer outreach. Earliest date to bring back ordinance is April 2025. City staff scheduled retailer workshops regarding new TRL process for 3/18/25 and 4/15/25.","2025-03-21","2025-01-07","TBD","2025-06-01"]
["Arapahoe County","CO","County Unincorporated","83,764 (Unincorporated)","Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","At a study session on 1/30/24, the Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 to monitor issues with flavored tobacco products until more information is provided. Will continue to monitor.  ","2024-02-13"]
["Aurora","CO","City",403130,"Licensing","Proposed","The Management and Finance Policy Committee was expected to discuss a TRL ordinance on 10/2/25, however the chair pulled the ordinance for 30 days to discuss and consider revisions to the draft ordinance. No flavor ban language is expected to be considered.","2025-10-03"]
["Breckenridge ","CO","City",5078,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","The Town Council received a presentation from local high school students on 10/22/24.  One of the council members suggested that this is something the town should pursue in coordination with Summit County. Expected to have a presentation on a flavor ban in March 2025. Council has decided to move forward with a flavor ban and coupon restrictions. First reading held on 4/8/25. Public hearing will be held on 5/13/25.","2025-05-13",null,null,"2026-01-01"]
["Dillon","CO","City",1000,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","On 3/11/25, the Dillon Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on additions to their TRL Ordinance. The proposed changes include a ban on all flavored tobacco product and placing distance restrictions on where tobacco licenses may be approved (No licenses or renewals within 1500 feet of a youth oriented facility).","2025-03-12",null,null,"2026-01-01","2026-01-01"]
["Eagle","CO","City",7391,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","On 5/13/25, the Eagle Town Council received a presentation from the Eagle County Department of Health on a proposed TRL ordinance.  One of the proposals is to ban the sale of all flavored nicotine products. Will continue to monitor. Meeting minutes indicate that the Town Council directed staff to draft an ordinance. Monitoring for the introduction of an ordinance. Introduced and adopted on 8/26/25; Effective January 1, 2026","2025-09-12",null,null,"2026-01-01","2026-01-01"]
["Frisco","CO","City",2700,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","The Town Council will consider a full flavor ban on 5/13/25. A vote to adopt is expected at the meeting. Per Town Staff, public comment will be taken at the meeting. ","2025-05-13",null,"2025-05-13","2026-01-01"]
["Pueblo County","CO","County Unincorporated",168162,"Licensing","Proposed","The County Commissioners are considering a TRL Ordinance.  No flavor ban or coupon restrictions included in the draft.","2025-07-02"]
["Silverthorne","CO","City",4402,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","On 2/12/25, the Town Council discussed a potential flavor ban at a Work Session. Will continue to monitor for the introduction of an ordinance. First reading expected on 3/26/25--Item not on agenda. First reading held on 4/9/25. Second reading and vote to adopt on 4/23/25--Adopted; Effective January 1, 2026.","2025-04-24",null,null,"2026-01-01","2026-01-01"]
["Summit County","CO","County Unincorporated",31055,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential flavor ban ordinance. ","2024-11-22"]
["Des Moines","IA","City",214133,"Distance Restrictions","Adopted","The City Council adopted distance restricitons on Tobacco and Vape Shops (40% or more gross revenue from the sale of tobacco and vapor products). Tobacco and vape stores must now be built more than 500 feet away from each other, as well as 500 feet away from parks and schools, day care and places of worship. Existing tobacco stores are grandfathered in and can remain, though new stores are required to be 500 feet from those existing stores.","2025-10-31"]
["Iowa City","IA","City",74828,"Distance Restrictions","Proposed","City is looking into zoning amendments for tobacco and vape shops. The amendments would place distances restrictions on these establishments. All current businesses would be grandfathered and would be allowed to transfer to new owners. ","2024-10-04"]
["Chicago","IL","City",2746388,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","Menthol ban introduced on 6/21/23. Ordinance has been referred to the License and Consumer Protection Committee. Next meeting scheduled for 7/13/23--Not on agenda. Will continue to monitor.","2023-07-21","2023-06-21",null,null,null,"Yes","Yes","Menthol","No","No",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://www.natocentral.org/uploads/ordinance/il/Chicago%2C%20IL%20Ordinance%20%282023%29.pdf"]
["Lincolnwood","IL","City",13055,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","NATO learnd on 10/23/25 that the Village Board is considering a ban on flavored vaping products.  It is expected to be introduced in one of the next three meetings. The draft ordinances bans all flavors other than tobacco, including menthol.","2025-10-23",null,"2025-11-04"]
["New Orleans","LA","City",null,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","The City Council has introduced an ordinance that would move the sales of flavored vapor and pouch products to Tobacco-Specific establishments.  NATO has submitted a letter informing the City Council that this ordinance is preempted by state law.  At the Council Meeting on 4/24/25, the councilors acknowledged receiving the letter and deferred the item to the 5/8/25 meeting to review the issue further. Item has been deferred at every meeting since; Continuing to monitor this locality closely. ","2025-08-22"]
["Adams","MA","City",8166,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Discussing Updates to their local tobacco regulations. No Draft at this time.  Will monitor for the posting of draft regulsations. ","2025-02-07"]
["Agawam","MA","City",28692,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","On 2/13/25 the Board of Health discussed updates to their local tobacco regulations. They are considering restrictions on nicotine pouches. On 3/13/25 the BOH continued their discussion on draft regs. They confirmed that they are not considering NFG but indicated they will be including moving pouch sales to AOF in the draft. Discussed again on 5/8/28; Board amended the draft regs to remove the AOF language and replace it with a 6mg nicotine pouch cap. They then tabled the item to allow time for incoming board members to be educated by staff on the draft. Staff indicated that process could take months.","2025-05-08"]
["Amherst","MA","City",39263,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health are discussing updates to their local tobacco regulations.  NFG has been mentioned but it is unclear if it will be included in the draft ordinance.  Public Hearing expected in February 2025. NATO has requested a copy of the draft regulations. Public Hearing will be held on 2/6/25. Draft has nicotine pouch language but no NFG. Public Hearing held and closed. Next meeting in March. Meeting held on 3/26/25; No vote taken.  The regulations were adopted on 4/3/25. The board amended the language to implement a 6mg cap on pouch products. NATO is trying to confirm the effective date. At the meeting, the board also indicated that they will be considered NFG in the near future. Nic cap effective August 1, 2025.","2025-04-04",null,null,"2025-08-01","2025-08-01"]
["Amherst","MA","City",39263,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Public hearing on NFG will be held on 10/30/25. Public hearing held; No vote taken. Item will be brought back for formal consideration at a future meeting.","2025-10-31"]
["Ashfield","MA","City",1600,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","On 1/21/25 the Board of Health will schedule a public hearing on updates to their local tobacco regulations. No NFG language. There is a provision in the draft that would cap nicotine pouches at 6mg per pouch. Public hearing held on 2/25/25; Adopted; Effective April 1, 2025.","2025-02-28",null,null,"2025-04-01","2025-04-01"]
["Ashland","MA","City",18832,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential tobacco regulations updates. Updating tobacco regulations was listed on August meeting as an upcoming agenda item. The Board of Health met in September to discuss NFG. The Board didn't make a decision and would like to ask other local officials their thoughts on NFG. A public hearing could be scheduled in the future. Will continue to monitor.  ","2025-09-19"]
["Athol","MA","City",11945,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health will hold a public hearing on 11/26/24 regarding a proposal that to move all nicotine pouch sales to age restricted stores. Vote expected at meeting in December--meeting cancelled. Will also be considering a cap on pouches at 6mg per pouch. Both options will be considered at meeting on 1/28/25. Adopted; Effective April 1, 2025.","2024-02-25",null,null,"2025-04-01","2025-04-01"]
["Bedford","MA","City",14161,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential tobacco regulations updates"]
["Bellingham","MA","City",16945,"Age","Defeated"," The Board of Health will be submitting a warrant article regarding NFG for the Town Meeting in May. BOH will hold a public hearing on 3/4/25 regarding NFG. Public Hearing held; Item will be moving forward to Town Meeting in May. Failed by a vote of 110-70 at Town Meeting.","2025-06-06"]
["Belmont","MA","City",27295,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Received a presentation on NFG on 10/28/24. The board has decided to not move forward with consideration at this time.  Will continue to monitor.","2024-11-01"]
["Beverly","MA","City",42670,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","On 3/25/24, the Board of Health will discuss Brookline's TFG by-law.","2024-03-21"]
["Bourne","MA","City",20452,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","On 10/22/25 the Board of Health will hold a public hearing on proposed nicotine pouch restrictions. NFG is not included in the draft regs. Public hearing continued to the 11/19/25 BOH meeting.","2025-10-22",null,"2025-11-19"]
["Boylston","MA","City",4849,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","The Board of Health is considering updates to their local tobacco regulations. NATO has requested a copy of the draft regulations.","2025-09-26"]
["Brookfield","MA","City",3439,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","On 5/28/25, the Board of Health adopted new tobacco regulations.  No NFG language, but there is a provision that moves all nicotine pouch sales to AOF.  Effective June 15, 2025.","2025-06-06",null,null,"2025-06-15","2025-06-15"]
["Buckland","MA","City",1816,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","The Board of Health is discussing NFG. Discussion is expected to continue at May meeting.  No discussion at May meeting. Next meeting is 8/20/25; item on the agenda for discussion. Board scheduled an in-person public hearing on 10/15/25. The hearing was postponed on 10/25/25. It will now be held in-person on 11/19/25.","2025-10-17",null,"2025-11-19"]
["Cambridge","MA","City",118403,"Age","Under Consideration","City Manager has presented the option of pursuing NFG to the City Council. NATO has reached out to the staff to determine if the council will be moving forward and what the process will be. Awaiting a call back.","2025-09-26"]
["Carver","MA","City",11645,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Member of the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative; Collaborative will have a presentation on NFG at a future meeting. ","2024-08-02"]
["Concord","MA","City",18491,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential tobacco regulations updates"]
["Conway","MA","City",1800,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","NATO learned on 7/10/25 that the Board of Health adopted NFG at their May meeting. The birth date used is January 1, 2005. In addition, the board also moved all pouch sales to AOF; Effective May 12, 2025.","2025-07-10",null,null,"2025-05-12","2025-05-12"]
["Danvers","MA","City",28087,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","BOH discussed NFG on 10/18/24. NATO has contacted staff for meeting results.","2024-10-18"]
["Dover","MA","City",5923,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","On 2/3/25, the Board of Health received a presentation on NFG. Discussion expected to continue at meeting on 3/3/25. Discussion continued on 3/3/25 and the BOH gave consensus to gather additional information before deciding whether or not to move forward. Discussion continued on 4/7/25; Still no decision made and will be discussed again on 5/12/25. Next meeting is 9/8/25; Item on the agenda indicating that the BOH will be scheduling the date for the public hearing. Board will select the date for the public hearing at the meeting on 10/6/25. Public hearing will be held on 11/3/25. Adopted by a vote of 3-0; Birth date is January 1, 2005.","2025-11-03",null,null,"2026-01-01","2026-01-01"]
["Dracut","MA","City",32617,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","On 9/18/25, the BOH discussed setting a public hearing for updates to their tobacco regulations. NATO was provided with a draft several months back, and the draft did not contain anything regarding NFG or nicotine pouch restrictions. ","2025-09-19"]
["Duxbury","MA","City",16090,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Member of the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative; Collaborative will have a presentation on NFG at a future meeting. ","2024-08-02"]
["East Longmeadow","MA","City",16430,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","The Board of Health will be reviewing the 2025 sample regulations on 1/23/25. NATO will monitor for the introduction of proposed draft regulations in East Longmeadow.","2025-01-23"]
["Everett","MA","City",49075,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Discussed NFG on 6/24/24. Board will receive more information before moving forward with formal consideration of a proposal.","2024-08-14"]
["Fitchburg","MA","City",41946,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","The Board of Health was expected to discuss updates to their tobacco regulations on 9/18/25. However, the meeting was cancelled. Will continue monitoring future agendas.","2025-09-19"]
["Framingham","MA","City",70963,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential tobacco regulations updates","2024-07-12"]
["Freetown","MA","City",9206,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Will hold a public hearing on 2/5/25 regarding updates to their local tobacco regulations.  No NFG or Nic Pouch language in the draft."]
["Harvard","MA","City",6851,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","The Board of Health will consider NFG at their meeting on 9/10/24. Will continue discussing in the future. ","2024-09-20"]
["Holliston","MA","City",14996,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential tobacco regulations updates"]
["Hopkinton","MA","City",18758,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","On 4/14/25 the Board of Health will receive a presentation on NFG. The board will also be considering a request to move forward with a public hearing on NFG. Will continue to monitor. Board decided to move forward with a public hearing. The date for the hearing has not been set at this time. Hearing held on 5/14/25; Adopted with a birth date of January 1, 2005.","2025-05-16",null,null,"2025-07-01","2025-07-01"]
["Hudson","MA","City",20092,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","The Board of Health is considering updates to their local tobacco regulations. NATO has requested a copy of the draft regulations.","2025-11-07"]
["Kingston","MA","City",13708,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Member of the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative; Collaborative will have a presentation on NFG at a future meeting. ","2024-08-02"]
["Lanesborough","MA","City",3038,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Discussed NFG in March 2025. The board requested additional information on what surrounding localities are doing regarding NFG.","2025-04-11"]
["Lexington","MA","City",33792,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health is expected to receive a presentation on NFG on 9/17/24. Next BOH Meeting is 10/22/24. NFG discussion is on the agenda. Discussion was held on 10/22/24. Discussion expected to continue at the November meeting. Discussed nicotine pouch restrictions at meeting on 1/28/25.  Decided to table consideration to learn more about pouch products.  Discussion expected to continue at February meeting. Adopted--Nicotine pouch language was removed from the adopted version. At the meeting the Board Chair indicated that she wants to hold a public forum on NFG in the near future. ","2025-02-28"]
["Leyden","MA","City",734,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","The Board of Health may consider NFG as a future discussion topic.","2025-11-07"]
["Ludlow","MA","City",21002,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health will hold a public hearing on 12/17/24 to placing a cap on nicotine pouches at 6mg per pouch. No NFG language in the proposal. Public hearing held on 1/16/25; no vote taken.  A final vote is expected at the meeting on 2/6/25. Meeting rescheduled for 2/13/25 at 5pm. Adopted on 2/13/25. Amended the nicotine cap on pouches from 6mg to 9mg--Effective June 1, 2025.","2025-02-14",null,null,"2025-06-01","2025-06-01"]
["Mansfield","MA","City",23860,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","On 2/13/25 the Board of Health discussed updates to their local tobacco regulations. They are considering restrictions on nicotine pouches. No draft language at this time; Discussion continued on 3/13/25; Will continue to monitor.Board received NFG presentation and continued discussion on pouches on 4/10/25. No decision made on either policy and additional consideration is expected at May meeting. Discussed at June meeting; Board gave consensus to have a draft brought back at the August meeting for review.  Proposed changes will include a 6mg cap on pouch products and a permit cap with sunsetting language. NFG is not expected to be in the draft. On agenda for 8/14/25. Adopted a 6mg cap on 8/14/25; Effective January 1, 2026.","2025-08-22",null,null,"2026-01-01","2026-01-01"]
["Marlborough","MA","City",41793,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Board of Health is looking at updates to their local tobacco regulations.  NATO has requested a copy of the draft regulations. Will discuss NFG and a tobacco license cap at meeting on 11/12/24. Discussion held; expecting conversation to continue in December. NFG on the agenda for meeting on 12/10/24. The Board of Health has indicated that they will not be moving forward with NFG at this time. Monitoring for nicotine pouch restrictions in 2025.","2025-06-26"]
["Medford","MA","City",59569,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","on 7/15/25, the Board of Health had an NFG discussion on the agenda.  According to the Health Director, the board decided to not discuss it and have no plans to discuss it further \"at this time\".","2025-07-18"]
["Medway","MA","City",13115,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential tobacco regulations updates","2025-06-26"]
["Millis","MA","City",8460,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential tobacco regulations updates","2025-06-26"]
["Milton","MA","City",28630,"Board of Health Regulations","Defeated","The BOH discussed NFG and Nicotine Pouch restrictions at their meeting on 11/2/24. Discussion will continue at the meeting on 1/6/25. If the draft is finalized, a public hearing will be held in February 2025. At the meeting on 1/6/24, the BOH removed NFG and Nic Pouch langauge. They may discuss a cap on nicotine pouches at a future meeting. Next meeting on 3/3/25.","2025-01-10"]
["Middleborough","MA","City",24245,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","NATO learned on 1/23/25 that the Select Board will be discussing and voting on updates to their tobacco regulations at the meeting on 1/27/24. NATO has requested a copy of the draft regulations. Received copy of draft regs. No NFG and no nicotine pouch language in the draft.","2025-01-24"]
["Natick","MA","City",37006,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","Monitoring for potential tobacco regulations updates. Public hearing will be held on 10/6/25. Proposed changes include moving all nicotine pouch sales to adult-only retail tobacco stores and adding language pertaining to \"sniff tests\". Adopted on 10/6/25; Effective January 1, 2026","2025-10-10",null,null,"2026-01-01","2026-01-01"]
["Needham","MA","City",32091,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health is looking at nicotine restrictions. The BOH is interested in banning all pouch sales in Needham.  Discussion will continue in May.  Public Hearing could take place in June. Public Hearing held on 6/20/25. Hearing left open and is expected to continue on 8/8/25. The board adopted a 6mg cap AND moved all sales to adult-only retail tobacco stores; Effective 10/1/25.","2025-08-15",null,null,"2025-10-01","2025-10-01"]
["Newton","MA","City",86003,"Age","Adopted","On 3/18/24, the  Newton City Council referred an NFG policy to the Programs and Services Committee. As written, it would create a \"prohibition of sales such that no person, firm, corporation, establishment, or agency shall sell tobacco or e-cigarette products to anyone born on or after 1/1/2000”. Will be discussed in committee on 4/10/24. The committee gave concensus to move forward but held the item until the text has been drafted. Once the draft is complete, it will be brought back for consideration in committee before moving to the full council for two readings. The committee did change the birth date to 1/1/2004. Not on agenda for meeting on 6/5/24.Discussion continued in committee on 6/20/24--item held in committee until July meeting--item was not on July, August , September, October, November, and December meetings. On 1/8/25, the Programs and Services Committee advanced the item to the full City Council after a 5-2 vote. Next City Council meeting is 1/21/25. Adopted on 1/21/24 with a birth date of March 1, 2004; Effective March 1, 2025","2025-01-21",null,null,"2025-03-01","2025-03-01"]
["Norfolk","MA","City",11662,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","On 2/25/25, the Board of Health discussed updates to their local tobacco regulations. Nicotine pouch restrictions are expected to be included.  The board discussed NFG but it is unclear if it will be included in the draft regs. Discussion continued in March; No NFG consideration but looking at cap on nicotine pouches at 6mg.  Discussion expected to continue on 4/15/25. Discussion tabled tabled at May meeting; June meeting cancelled. Discussion continued at August meeting. Board decided to move forward with the scheduling of a public hearing, whish will be held on 10/28/25. The hearing was continued until 12/2/25.","2025-10-31",null,"2025-12-02"]
["North Brookfield","MA","City",4735,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","Discussing Updates to their local tobacco regulations. No Draft at this monitor.  Will monitor for the posting of draft regulsations. Public Hearing will be held on 2/26/25. Draft contains provision that moves nicotine pouches to adult-onlly stores.","2025-04-11",null,null,"2025-06-01","2025-06-01"]
["Northampton","MA","City",29571,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","The Board of Health received a presentation on NFG on 2/20/25. Discussion expected to continue at future meetings. According to staff, NFG will not be discussed on 3/20/25.","2025-03-14"]
["North Reading","MA","City",15554,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Will receive a presentation on NFG on 8/22/24. Discussion expected to continue on 9/25/24. Meeting cancelled on 9/25/24. Item was not on the 10/9/24 agenda. NFG was discussed by the BOH on 2/11/25. Discussion expected to continue at meeting on 3/27/25. Has not been placed back on agenda. Discussion will continue on 8/7/25. on 8/7/25, the BOH directed the Community Impact team to hold \"Public Information Sessions\" over the next three months. After those sessions, the board will bring the item back for additional discussion.","2025-08-15"]
["Norwood","MA","City",31611,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","The Board of Health is considering updates to their lcoal tobacco regulations.  Vote anticipated at October meeting. A copy of the draft regulations has been requested but at this time has not been received. ","2025-09-19"]
["Oak Bluffs","MA","City",5341,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","NATO learned on 5/12/25 that the Board of Health adopted updated tobacco regulations on 4/15/25. No NFG but there is a provision capping nicotine pouches at 6mg. Took effect immediately.","2025-05-12",null,null,"2025-04-15","2025-04-15"]
["Orange","MA","City",7569,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","On 6/3/25, the Board of Health rescinded their nicotine pouch sales to AOF restriction.  They replaced it with a 6mg cap. All nicotine pouches require FDA approval. ","2025-06-06"]
["Orleans","MA","City",6307,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","On 7/17/25, the Board of Health will consider amendments to their local regulations. No NFG language, but does contain a 6mg cap on pouches. ","2025-07-16"]
["Pembroke","MA","City",18361,"Age","Under Consideration","Pembroke Select Board is currently discussing NFG. If the board decides to move forward, it is our understanding that this item would be considered as a warrant article at Town Meeting and would require a vote from the citizens of Pembroke.","2024-11-01"]
["Peabody","MA","City",54481,"Board of Health Regulations","Tabled","The Board of Health will hold a discussion on NFG on 9/26/24. If the Board decides to move forward, a public hearing will be held on  10/24/24. The board decided to move forward with scheduling a public hearing for the 10/24/24 meeting. Board voted 2-1 to table NFG to allow time for the board to work with the retail community. On 2/27/25, the Board of Health approved a voluntary retailer compliance document. The board is giving the retailers a year to prove that they can be compliant with the provisions in the agreement.  After the year is up, they will review the plan to see if it is effective. If it isn't, they will reconsider passing NFG in Peabody. ","2025-02-28"]
["Pelham","MA","City",1280,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health will hold a public hearing on NFG on 5/8/25. There are no retailers in Pelham. Adopted on 5/8/25; Birthdate is January 1, 2005","2025-05-02",null,null,"2026-01-01","2026-01-01"]
["Pepperell","MA","City",11604,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Board of Health reviewed potential updates to their local tobacco regulations on 9/16/25. NATO has contacted staff to determine the meeting results and to request a copy of the draft regulations.  Waiting to hear back. ","2025-09-19"]
["Pittsfield","MA","City",43927,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Received a presentation on NFG in January 2025. Board wanted to gather more information but is expected to consider at a future meeting. Will continue to monitor. Discussed NFG and a cap on pouches at 6mg on 4/3/25. No decisions were made by the BOH and will be considered again in June. Item not on June meeting agenda. Additional discussion held on 7/2/25. The board is unsure if now is the right time to pursue NFG. The nicotine cap (6mg) on pouch products will remain in the draft.  The board was expected to hold a public hearing at their September meeting; however the meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for 10/8/25. Public hearing not listed on October agenda; continuing to monitor. Public Hearing was also not listed on the agenda for the November meeting.","2025-11-07"]
["Plymouth","MA","City",61217,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","The Board of Health will meet on 1/8/25 to discuss/review proposed updates to their local tobacco regulations. According to the agenda, they will be discussing restrictions on nicotine pouches.  There was no mention of NFG. Public Forum was expected on 2/19/25 but was moved to 3/5/25.Public forum held on 3/5/25.  No decision was made on which option the board would like to take regarding pouches. Meeting held on 4/2/25; still no decision made and the Board will continue discussing. Additional public input is expected at a future meeting. Discussion continued on 6/18/25. Discussion continued in October; No decision made and discussion will continue at a future meeting. ","2025-10-10"]
["Plympton","MA","City",2985,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Member of the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative; Collaborative will have a presentation on NFG at a future meeting. ","2024-08-02"]
["Rockport","MA","City",6992,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","On 6/30/25, the Board of Health received a presenation on NFG.  Per staff, the board agreed to move forward with the scheduling of a public hearing. There is no July meeting, and the next meeting is scheduled for 8/25/25. Item is on the agenda for the meeting on 8/25/25 under \"Old Business\". Discussion will continue on 10/15/25. At the meeting, the board is expected to schedule a public hearing at a future meeting. Talked with staff, and the board still hasn't set a public hearing date.  Board is expected to set a hearing date at the November meeting.","2025-10-10"]
["Salem","MA","City",44480,"Age","Under Consideration","Salem is currently discussing NFG.  They are watching to see how Peabody proceeds with their consideration with NFG.  Discussion is expected to continue in 2025","2024-11-01"]
["Sharon","MA","City",18575,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","On 6/18/25, the Board of Health had a brief discussion on NFG. The consensus of the board is that they need more information prior to determining if they would like to move forward. The Health Agent indicated that they could revisit \"in the fall\" and contact the NFG proponents to give a presentation. ","2025-06-24"]
["Somerville","MA","City",81045,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health received an overview of the NFG Policy on 11/21/24. The BOH received another presentation on 12/19/24. Discussion expected to continue on 1/23/25. Board decided to move forward with NFG and capping the amount of nicotine in pouch products.  Discussion continued on 2/20/25; Board decided to replace the nicotine cap with a provision moving all nic pouch sales to adult-only stores. Public Hearing will be held in March. Adopted by a unanimous vote on 3/20/25. Pouch restrictions are effective May 1, 2025.","2025-03-21",null,null,"2025-05-01","2025-05-01"]
["Southborough","MA","City",10450,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","On 8/12/25, the Board of Health voted to move the sale of all nicotine pouches to adult-only retail stores. The effective date is September 1, 2025.","2025-08-15",null,null,"2025-09-01","2025-09-01"]
["Southwick","MA","City",9232,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","Board of Health is considering moving the sale of all nicotine pouches to age-restricted stores. On 10/3/24, the BOS decided to not include the restriction in the current draft regulations.  They will revisit the issue at a later date.","2024-10-04"]
["South Hadley","MA","City",18150,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","NFG Presentation on April 8; Discussion was expected to continue on 5/13/25. Item not listed on the item for discussion on 5/13/25; however, there is an item pertaining to the \"Say No to NFG\" campaign. Board expected to discuss a draft (including NFG) at their June meeting.  Public hearing expected in the near future; possibly in September 2025. NFG was considered and adopted on 10/14/25. The board also restricted the sale of nicotine pouches to AOF and placed a cap on pouches at 6mg.","2025-10-15",null,null,"Upon Adoption","Upon Adoption"]
["Stoughton","MA","City",29281,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","The Board of Health discussed tobacco regulations at their meeting on 10/16/25. The proposed changes include NFG and a 6mg cap on pouch products. The BOH will review and finalize the draft at their November meeting. They will then schedule a public hearing for a future meeting prior to adopting the regulations.","2025-10-17"]
["Sudbury","MA","City",18934,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","Monitoring for potential tobacco regulations updates","2025-06-26"]
["Topsfield","MA","City",6000,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","On 4/28/25, the Economic and Community Development Committee received a presentation on NFG. ","2025-05-05"]
["Uxbridge","MA","City",14162,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","On 10/15/25, the Board of Health will hold a discussion on their local tobacco regulations. Spoke with staff, who indicated that there is no draft ordinance and a board member requested the item be added. Will continue to monitor for draft regulations.","2025-10-15"]
["Ware","MA","City",10066,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","NATO has learned that the Board of Health adopted a nicotine cap (6mg) on pouch products at their meeting on 6/12/25. NATO has contacted staff to confirm that it was adopted and that the effective date will be August 1, 2025.","2025-06-20"]
["Wareham","MA","City",23303,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Under Consideration","Member of the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative; Collaborative will have a presentation on NFG at a future meeting. ","2024-08-02"]
["Watertown","MA","City",35329,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Under Consideration","The Board of Health is discussing updates to their local tobacco regulations. No draft at this time and discussion expected to continue on 9/17/25. Discussion postponed again in September.  Health Director anticpates that the discussion will take place at the meeting in late October.","2025-10-10"]
["Wayland","MA","City",13943,"Age, Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Under Consideration","On 3/10/25, the Youth Advisory Committee will discuss NFG; Will continue to monitor. Also monitoring to additional tobacco regulation revisions in 2025.","2025-06-26"]
["Wellesley","MA","City",null,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Under Consideration","The Health Director gave a report in September on potential updates to their local tobacco regulations. NATO has contacted the director to get a copy of the proposed changes to to determine the process moving forward.","2025-09-19"]
["Westborough","MA","City",21567,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Adopted","NATO learned on 6/24/25 that the Board of Health adopted updated tobacco regulations at their meeting on 5/20/25. Changes includes minimum pricing/packaging on cigars and prohibits the sale of all oral nicotine pouches. Effective Immediately.","2025-06-25",null,null,"2025-05-20","2025-05-20"]
["Westborough","MA","City",21567,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Proposed","On 9/30/25, the Board of Health met to discuss single cigar sales.  The Board gave consensus to place minimum pricing on single cigars at $2.90. A final vote is expected at next month's meeting.","2025-10-01"]
["Westfield","MA","City",40834,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Under Consideration","The Health Director has been approached by another municipality asking if the BOH would like to receive a presenation on NFG at a future meeting. The Board will discuss if they would like to receive a presentation on 3/12/25. Board has decided not to move forward with NFG at this time.","2025-03-14"]
["West Springfield","MA","City",28835,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Adopted","NATO learned on 12/11/24 that the BOH adopted tobacco regulation updates in July.  However, these regulations have not taken effect and won't until the Mayor signs the regs. According to the Health Director, the Mayor has issues with nicotine pouches being included and won't sign the regulations due to this. The regulations were supposed to go into effect on 1/1/25 but  until the Mayor signs it, the regulations will not take effect. Public hearing held on 2/19/25; Regulations were adopted for a second time. The Board amended the previous regulations to implement a nicotine cap on pouch products. Staff stated that the cap will be at 6mg. However, the regs will not take effect until the Mayor signs it. Mayor has signed the regulations.","2025-03-07",null,null,"90 days after Mayor's Signature","90 days after Mayor's Signature"]
["Whately","MA","City",1607,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Proposed","Discussed NFG and Nicotine Pouch Restrictions on 11/4/25; Board gave consensus to move forward with nicotine pouch language but two of the three board members had reservations with NFG; Next meeting is 12/2/25.","2025-11-07",null,"2025-12-02"]
["Clay County","MN","County Unincorporated",232249,"Flavor Restrictions","Tabled","County Commission held a public hearing considering amending flavor ban ordinance on 3/18/25. Commissioners decided to schedule further discussion for 4/15/25 and decide on any action.","2025-04-15"]
["Columbia Heights","MN","City",22358,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","City is considering a flavor ban, minimum pricing/package size, cap retailers with no new licenses until reaching to zero. The public hearing was heard on 10/27. Council heard testimony and decided to bring back 1st reading for further discusion on 11/10. Staff directed to modify regarding implementation dates, clear procedures for transferability in cases of business closure or owner death & clarification of packaging compontent","2025-10-31","2025-10-27","2025-11-10","2026-01-01","2026-01-01","Yes"]
["Minneapolis","MN","City",425115,"Minimum Packaging/Pricing","Adopted","Would impose a min. price on all vape products of $25.00. Public Hearing will be held on 6/24/25. Passed committee on 6/24/25; moved to full council on 7/10/25 & passed unanimously","2025-07-11",null,"2025-07-10"]
["Northfield","MN","City",21020,"Flavor Restrictions","Tabled","The city council is considering an ordinance to include: flavor ban, ban on coupons/discounts and minimum age of 21 yrs to employees selling tobacco products. The first reading was on August 4th. Council had many questions on the draft ordinance & postponed agenda item. No new date given.","2025-08-08","2025-08-04","2025-08-04"]
["Sherbourne County","MN","County Unincorporated",163000,"Distance Restrictions","Proposed","The County BOS will be hosting additional workshops in September to discuss final issues to possibly update the TRL. County will schedule workshops to discuss a draft ordinance. Staff has no draft ordinane at this point. Board meeting on 9/16, BOS voted on scheduling a public hearing date for November 18. ","2025-09-17","2025-10-21","2025-11-18"]
["St. Anthony Village","MN","City",9970,"Minimum Packaging/Pricing","Adopted","Council directed staff to organize a working session with retailers on 2/25/2025. The first reading took place on 3/11/2025 and passed on a 4-1 vote. The 2nd reading passed on 3/25/2025.The final reading scheduled for 4/8/25 passed.","2025-06-27","2025-03-11","2025-07-10","2025-04-11"]
["Secaucus","NJ","City",22181,"Licensing","Adopted","NATO learned on 3/6/25 that the Secaucus Town Council adopted a licensing ordinance on 1/28/25. Places licensing restrictions on all establishments that sell vapor products. Pre-existing businesses are grandfathered but no transferability. Ordinance also eliminates the license cap of 11 and includes sunsetting language that would reduce the number of licenses by 1 every time a license is not renewed or revoked.","2025-03-06"]
["Albany County","NY","County Incorporated",314848,"Licensing, Distance Restrictions","Tabled","On 9/9/24, the County Legislature will introduce a comprehensive TRL Ordinance. All current retailers will be able to receive a license. Restrictions include: 1,000 foot distance restrictions from schools (Grandfathers Current Businesses); Prohibits vape sales within 1,000 feet of schools (No Grandfathering); Sets a cap at 150 licenses; County will only issue 1 new license for every 2 licenses that are revoked or not renewed; this process will continue until there are only 150 licenses in the county.  Proposal is expected to be referred to both the Law Committee and the Health Committee.  Considered and tabled in both committees.  At this time, it is our understanding that a public hearing will not take place in October. Item remains tabled in committee; Continuing to monitor.","2025-02-28"]
["Albany County","NY","County Incorporated",314848,"Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","On 9/9/24, the County Legislature will introduce a bill that will prohibit the sale of any vapor product that resembles common school supplies (highlighters, usb drives, etc.). The bill is expected to be referred to committee.  Considered in the Law and Health Committees.  The Law Committee tabled the ordinance to allow for a public hearing.  The Health committtee also tabled the ordinance. Public Hearing was held on 10/15/24. Another public hearing was held on 10/29/24. ","2025-02-28",null,null,"2025-01-01","2025-01-01"]
["Buffalo","NY","City",278349,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","In late June, the Common Council approved a resolution requesting that the Law Department draft an ordinance banning menthol products. NATO will monitor to see if an ordinance is ultimately drafted for consideration.","2025-06-27"]
["New York City","NY","City",8804190,"Total Vapor Ban","Proposed","The City Council has introduced a proposed local law that would ban the sale of all disposable electronic cigarettes.","2024-11-22"]
["New York City","NY","City",8804190,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","On 12/19/24, a proposed local law was  reintroduced that would prohibit the sale of flavored cigarettes. Will continue to monitor.","2024-12-19",null,null,null,null,"Yes"]
["Norwich","NY","City",6685,"Licensing","Under Consideration","The Common Council is considering a TRL ordinance.  As currently drafted, would only allow 4 licenses in the city. Does not grandfather or allow tranfsferability. NATO has submitted a letter asking them to amend the draft to grandfather all current businesses and to allow transferability of license.","2025-07-11"]
["Oneonta","NY","City",15331,"Licensing","Proposed","The Community Wellness Committee briefly discussed tobacco licensing on February 5, 2025. The draft is still currently being worked on but it was noted that they would like to have to the Legislative Committee by spring. NATO has requested a copy of the draft when it is available. Draft expected to be ready for consideration in the the Community Wellness Committee at their June meeting. Update: June meeting was held but was not posted online. The TRL ordinance discussion was deferred to the 7/8/25 meeting. Received draft. No flavor ban language. Distance Restrictions and License Cap included in draft. All current businesses grandfathered and allows for transferability of licenses for gas stations.","2025-09-26"]
["Cleveland","OH","City",372624,"Licensing, Distance Restrictions","Adopted","On 3/24/25, the Health Committee will discuss tobacco related ordinances. One will implement a local licensing program. The second will modify zoning requirements for smoke shops. Prohibits smoke shops from being located within 500 feet of a school, park, playground, or church. Current businesses will be able to continue operating as legal nonconforming uses.","2025-04-18"]
["Heath","OH","City",10412,"Flavor Restrictions, Licensing","Adopted","Requires a permit to market ENDS and also prohibits selling electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS, that haven’t obtained federal authorization from the Food and Drug Administration--Effective January 1, 2025","2025-01-03",null,null,"2025-01-01","2025-01-01"]
["Clatsop County","OR","County Incorporated",41000,"Licensing","Under Consideration","Clatsop County is considering changes to its Tobacco Retail License (TRL) program, including joining Oregon’s statewide TRL program starting July 1, 2026 and amending the County Ordinance to a sole provision prohibiting the siting of a new tobacco retail business within 1,000 feet of a school.","2025-10-24"]
["Accomac","VA","City",512,"Taxes","Adopted","Adopted 40 cent local cigarette tax; Effective March 1, 2025.","2025-02-07",null,null,"2025-03-01","2025-03-01"]
["Accomack County","VA","County Unincorporated",33239,"Taxes","Adopted","The Board of Supervisors are considering an increase in their local cigarette tax from 20 cents to 40 cents per pack. Public Hearing held on 4/7/25. Final vote expected on 4/14/25. Adopted; Effective July 1, 2025","2025-04-18",null,null,"2025-07-01","2025-07-01"]
["Augusta County","VA","County Unincorporated",78247,"Taxes","Adopted","The Board of Supervisors are considering an increase in their local cigarette tax from 30 cents to 40 cents per pack. Public Hearing expected in April. Next meeting 4/23/25. Public Hearing will be held on 4/23/25. Hearing held; Vote expected on 5/14/25. Adopted by a vote of 6-1; Effective July 1, 2025.","2025-05-16",null,null,"2025-07-01","2025-07-01"]
["Buena Vista","VA","City",6641,"Taxes","Adopted","The City Council is expected to hold a public hearing on 9/4/25 regarding a proposed 25 cent cigarette tax. Spoke with the City Manager, who informed me that the public hearing has been pushed back to the meeting on 9/18/25. Public hearing held; Second reading and final vote on 10/16/25. The cigarette tax was adopted by a vote of 4-3; Effective January 1, 2026.","2025-10-17",null,null,"2026-01-01","2026-01-01"]
["Carroll County","VA","County Unincorporated",29239,"Taxes","Defeated","The Board of Supervisors were considering a cigarette tax.  In May, the board decided to not adopt a cigarette tax.","2025-05-16"]
["Emporia","VA","City",5766,"Taxes","Defeated","The City Council has requested staff to gather information on options to implement a local cigarette tax. Expected to be on the May meeting agenda. Public hearing was scheduled to take place on 10/7/25 but was postponed to the meeting on 10/16/25. Cigarette tax failed at the meeting on 10/16/25.","2025-10-17"]
["Henry County","VA","County Unincorporated",49702,"Taxes","Under Consideration","The Board of Supervisors are expected to consider a cigarette tax in the upcoming budget cycle. ","2025-03-14"]
["Independence","VA","City",1011,"Taxes","Under Consideration","Considering a local cigarette tax. Continuing to monitor.","2025-05-16"]
["King and Queen County","VA","County Unincorporated",6608,"Taxes","Under Consideration","At the 9/22/25 meeting, the Board of Supervisors had an initial discussion on a potential local cigarette tax. According to the County Administrator's Office, the item will be discussed again in a couple of months. NATO will monitor all future agendas to see if an ordinance is officially introduced.","2025-10-01"]
["Luray","VA","City",4831,"Taxes","Adopted","Public hearing on a proposed cigarette tax increase will be held on 6/9/25. If approved, the tax will increase from 20 cents to 25 cents per pack. Adopted; Effective July 1, 2025.","2025-06-23",null,null,"2025-07-01","2025-07-01"]
["New Market","VA","City",2146,"Taxes","Adopted","Adopted a 10 cent increase (from 30 cents per pack to 40 cents per pack); Effective July 1, 2025","2025-06-27",null,null,"2025-07-01","2025-07-01"]
["Norton","VA","City",3687,"Taxes","Adopted","Considering a tax increase of 15 cents per pack (from 25 cents to 40 cents per pack). Public hearing will be held on  6/3/25. Adopted; Effective August 1, 2025","2025-06-06",null,null,"2025-08-01","2025-08-01"]
["Occoquan ","VA","City",1047,"Taxes","Adopted","Adopted a 40 cent tax on cigarettes. Effective July 1, 2025.","2025-06-20",null,null,"2025-07-01","2025-07-01"]
["Pound","VA","City",972,"Taxes","Adopted","Adopted a tax increase of 15 cents (from 15 cents per pack to 30 cents per pack); Effective July 1, 2025","2025-06-27",null,null,"2025-07-01","2025-07-01"]
["Rappahannock County","VA","County Unincorporated",7348,"Taxes","Adopted","The Board of Supervisors are considering a 40 cent cigarette tax as part of their FY26 Budget.  Public Hearing will be held on 5/8/25. Public hearing held and closed.  A separate public hearing on the cigarette tax will be held at a future meeting. Public hearing will be held on 7/7/25. Adopted by a vote of 3-2; Effective October 1, 2025.","2025-07-20",null,null,"2025-10-01","2025-10-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","40 cents"]
["West Point","VA","City",3414,"Taxes","Adopted","The Town is expected to pass a cigarette tax to ensure that they keep the tax revenue instead of the county. The county already has a 40 cent tax. Adopted; Effective March 1, 2025.","2025-02-07",null,null,"2025-03-01","2025-03-01"]

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["Municipality","Passed Date","Stated Effective Date in Ordinance","Actual Effective Date*","Rate","Collection Point Noted in Ordinance"]
["Anniston","2025-09-30","2026-01-01","2026-01-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Attalla","2025-09-30","2025-11-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Bear Creek","2025-09-17","2025-11-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Calera","2025-08-18","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Chelsea","2025-08-19","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesaler acting as collector"]
["Citronelle","2025-09-25","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Coosada","2025-10-01","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Seller"]
["Cottonwood","2025-09-30","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Creola","2025-09-25","2025-09-25","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Cullman","2025-09-29","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","50c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Daphne","2025-09-29","2025-12-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Decatur","2025-09-15","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Dora","2025-09-25","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Dothan","2025-09-02","2025-12-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Double Springs","2025-09-11","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Elberta","2025-09-16","2025-09-22","2025-12-01","5% of wholesale price","Wholesaler, Jobber, Dealer, Distributor, or retailer"]
["Fairhope","2025-09-22","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","4c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Florence","2025-09-30","2025-09-30","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Foley","2025-08-18","2025-09-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Fort Payne","2025-09-16","2025-09-16","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Gadsden","2025-09-30","*upon adopt and publication required","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Gardendale","2025-09-29","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Geneva","2025-09-15","2025-09-30","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Glencoe","2025-09-23","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Gulf Shores","2025-09-22","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Harpersville","2025-09-30",null,null,null,"awaiting copy of ordinance"]
["Hartford","2025-09-15","2025-09-29","2025-12-01","$1.50 per unit","Seller"]
["Hokes Bluff","2025-09-23","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Huntsville",null,null,"2025-12-01",null,"awaiting copy of ordinance"]
["Jasper","2025-09-16","2025-12-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Leeds","2025-09-15","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Lincoln","2025-07-22","2025-10-01","2025-10-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Mobile","2025-09-30","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Montevallo","2025-09-22","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Montgomery","2025-09-30","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Mountain Brook","2025-09-22",null,"2025-12-01","10c per mL","awaiting copy of ordinance"]
["Muscle Shoals","2025-09-15","*upon adopt and publication required","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Opelika","2025-09-16","*upon adopt and publication required","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Orange Beach","2025-09-02","*upon adopt and publication required","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Oxford","2025-09-09","2026-01-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Pell City","2025-09-29","*upon adopt and publication required","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Rainbow City","2025-09-25","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Red Bay","2025-10-01","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Shorter","2025-06-12","2025-10-01","2025-10-01","10c per mL","Wholesaler acting as collector"]
["Spanish Fort","2025-09-29","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Sylacauga","2025-09-16","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
["Taylor","2025-09-16","*upon adopt and publication required","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale and Retail"]
["Tuscaloosa","2025-09-30","Not noted","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Wholesale  "]
["Trussville","2025-09-23","2025-10-01","2025-12-01","10c per mL","Distributor or Seller"]
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["*Act 2018-150 requires all counties and municipalities to notify the Department in writing of a new tax levy or amendment to an existing tax levy at least 60 days prior to the effective date of the new tax or amendment. Act 2018-150 also provides that the effective date of the new tax levy or amendment of an existing tax levy shall be the first day of the third month following the Department’s receipt of proper notification as required by law."]