To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Jennifer Ludwig, Director, Public Health?
Prepared By:
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??Leslie Levine, Sr. Community Health Promotion Specialist, Public Health; Monica Kovaci, Sr. County Attorney, County Attorney's Office?
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Presenter: ?Leslie Levine, Sr. Community Health Promotion Specialist, Public Health; Monica Kovaci, Sr. County Attorney, County Attorney's Office?
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Subject:
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?1:30 PM *Arapahoe County Tobacco-related Ordinance Revisions and Updates?
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Purpose and Request:
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The purpose of this study session is to inform the process of updating tobacco control-related ordinances at the county level. Arapahoe County has two smoking related ordinances in effect and a resolution. Arapahoe County Public Health (ACPH) recommends repealing the two outdated ordinances and updating the resolution to bring all into compliance with the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act. ACPH also requests to engage the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)on regulatory enforcement possibilities at the county level.?
This briefing seeks direction from the BOCC on the following items:?
* Requested repeal of the 1988 Smoking in Public Places ordinance (attached);??
* Requested repeal of the 2008 Tobacco, Possession by Minors ordinance (attached);?
* Requested amendment to the 2015 Resolution defining smoking areas on county property; and?
* Consideration of an additional study session to explore new local regulations focusing on enforcement of smoke and vape-free indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as licensing for tobacco retailers in unincorporated Arapahoe County.?
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Safe and Healthy Communities - Improve public health initiatives, including access to food security programs, healthcare, and immunizations.
Background and Discussion: ?1988 Smoking in Public Places Ordinance. Arapahoe County's Smoking in Public Places ordinance, passed in 1988, has become outdated, especia...
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