Los Angeles Ordinance 187717 (LAMC section 46.84) bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars, and flavored e-liquids, in the city. California SB-793 imposes the same ban statewide as of December 2022.
Effective in 2023, LAMC chapter IV article 6 section 46.84 prohibits any tobacco retailer in Los Angeles from selling flavored tobacco products, defined to include any cigarette, cigar, smokeless tobacco, hookah tobacco, or electronic cigarette liquid with a characterizing flavor other than tobacco. Menthol, mint, wintergreen, fruit, candy, dessert, and concept flavors are all included. The ordinance mirrors and adds enforcement to California SB-793 (Business and Professions Code section 104559.5). Retailers must also remove flavored product advertising. Hookah lounges and premium cigar shops have a narrow state exemption but must still verify they do not sell to under-21 patrons.
Selling flavored tobacco is a misdemeanor under LAMC section 46.84 and California Business and Professions Code section 104559.5, triggering permit suspension and fines up to about five thousand dollars per violation.
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