Legislation

Council Proposes Revised Tobacco Retailer Permit Transfer Rules

Philadelphia tobacco retailers can now transfer their permits to new locations if they meet specific requirements, such as maintaining a permit for at least five years and closing the original location within 90 days.

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City Closes Loophole on E-Cigarettes in Philly Businesses Where Kids Can Browse

New Limits on Parking Placards to Hit Low-Income Residents Hardest: City Council Votes to Raise Cost of Resident Permits

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City Council Tries to Limit Board of Health's Power Over Tobacco Sales Permits in Philly

Council members seek to curb Board of Health's authority over tobacco retailer permits in Philadelphia, removing restrictions on transferring current permits and regulating locations. The move would limit the board's regulatory control.

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Philadelphia Mandates Tobacco Sellers Get Permits Displaying Permit Required for All City Tobacco Shops

Philadelphia's 1,200+ tobacco shops are about to get a new sticker on the wall: starting next year, all retailers selling cigarettes and e-cigs will need a visible city permit, or risk facing fines and penalties.

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Retail establishments in Philadelphia to reject tobacco and alcohol sales unless ID checked.

Philadelphia retailers must verify customers' ages with photo IDs before selling tobacco and beer products. Electronic scanners will now reject these sales unless a valid birth date is entered into the register.

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