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Tobacco & Vaping in Watsonville, CA (2026)

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

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Flavored Tobacco Bans

In the City of Watsonville, California, Section 5-46.08(f) of the Watsonville Municipal Code makes it unlawful for any tobacco retailer, agent or employee to sell, offer for sale, or possess with intent to sell any flavored tobacco product. The definition reaches menthol and mint and covers vape liquids, and a manufacturer's flavor claim is presumptive evidence.

Flavored Tobacco and Vape Sales Ban in Watsonville

Heavy Restrictions

Watsonville Municipal Code § 5-46.08(f)

(f) It shall be unlawful for any tobacco retailer or any of the tobacco retailer’s agents or employees to sell or offer for sale, or to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale, any flavored tobacco product. A public statement or claim made or disseminated by the manufacturer of a tobacco product, or by any person authorized or permitted by the manufacturer to make or disseminate public st...

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