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Tobacco & Vaping in Sunnyvale, CA (2026)

1 verified tobacco & vaping rules for Sunnyvale, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Flavored Tobacco Bans

Sunnyvale bans the sale of any flavored tobacco product citywide. Municipal Code Section 9.28.070(e) makes it unlawful for any tobacco retailer to sell, offer for sale, or possess with intent to sell a product with a "characterizing flavor" other than tobacco, from menthol and mint to fruit, candy and dessert flavors.

Flavored Tobacco Sales Ban in Sunnyvale

Heavy Restrictions

Sunnyvale, CA, Municipal Code §§ 9.28.020, 9.28.070(e), Chapter 9.28 Regulation of Smoking and Flavored Tobacco Products

"Characterizing flavor" means a taste or aroma, other than the taste or aroma of tobacco, imparted either prior to or during consumption of a tobacco product or any byproduct of the tobacco product, including, but not limited to, menthol, mint, wintergreen, fruit, chocolate, vanilla, honey, candy, cocoa, dessert, alcoholic beverage, herb or spice... "Flavored tobacco product" means any tobacco ...

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