Lakewood vs Long Beach
How do flavored tobacco bans rules compare between Lakewood, CA and Long Beach, CA?
Lakewood and Long Beach have similar restriction levels.
Lakewood, CA
Los Angeles County
LA County Ordinance 2019-0014 (LACO Title 11.04.250) bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored e-liquids, in unincorporated areas. California SB-793 imposes the same ban statewide as of December 2022, covering all 88 cities.
View full Lakewood rules →Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
California Senate Bill 793, upheld by voters as Proposition 31 in 2022, bans the retail sale of most flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes and flavored vape liquids. Long Beach enforces the ban through tobacco retailer licensing.
View full Long Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lakewood | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| County ordinance | Ord. 2019-0014, LACO 11.04.250 | - |
| State statute | HSC section 104559.5 | - |
| Menthol included | Yes, all forms | - |
| Coverage | Unincorporated plus statewide cities | - |
| State law | - | CA SB 793 |
| Voter approval | - | Proposition 31, 2022 |
| Menthol cigarettes | - | Banned |
| License chapter | - | LBMC 5.40 |
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Lakewood FAQ
Are tobacco-flavored vapes still legal to sell?
Yes. Tobacco-flavored e-liquid is exempt under LACO Title 11.04.250 because tobacco is not a characterizing flavor for these purposes, provided the product is FDA PMTA-authorized for sale.
Can a customer buy menthol cigarettes online to a Marina del Rey address?
No. Both LACO Title 11.04.250 and California SB-793 cover delivery, online, and out-of-area sales shipped to addresses inside unincorporated LA County including Marina del Rey.
Long Beach FAQ
Can hookah lounges still serve flavored tobacco?
Yes, in age-restricted hookah establishments meeting the SB 793 exemption, on-site flavored shisha can be served. Off-premises retail sale of flavored tobacco remains banned.
Are flavored synthetic nicotine products covered?
Yes. Subsequent California legislation closed the synthetic nicotine loophole. Flavored synthetic nicotine vapes are treated the same as tobacco-derived nicotine products.
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