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9.A. - Page 3 of 31 Flavored e -cigarettes Most commonly used among youth and young adults, e -cigarettes deliver flavorings, nicotine and other additives via an inhaled aerosol. E -cigarettes entered the marketplace in 2007, and since 2014 have been the most commonly used tobacco product among youth. E -cigarette use among U.S. middle and high school students has increased 900% between 2011 and 2015. During the past year, e -cigarette use has increased 78% among high school students. In 2019, more than 5 million high school and middle school students used e -cigarettes. Per the Center for Disease Control, the chemical Diacetyl is found in 75% of flavored e -liquids and is linked to "popcorn lung" which causes irreversible lung damage. Flavored tobacco bans On June 19, 2018, the San Mateo Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products (including menthol) and prohibiting pharmacies from selling any tobacco product. On December 12, 2019, the Board of Supervisors expanded their previous ban to also include e -cigarettes and other vaping devices. San Mateo County's flavored tobacco ordinance affects tobacco retailers operating in unincorporated areas. The following San Mateo County cities have also adopted a flavored tobacco and e -cigarette ban ordinance: Burlingame, Half Moon Bay, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, San Carlos, and South San Francisco. The City of South San Francisco included an exemption in their ordinance to accommodate hookah bars and smoking lounges if they are an "adult -only retailer" (only allowing adults on the business premises). Enforcement Once a flavored tobacco ban goes into effect, tobacco retailers who continue to sell flavored tobacco products place themselves at risk of receiving a fine and/or having their tobacco retailer license suspended. It is envisioned that the Redwood City Code Enforcement Division and Environmental Health Department of San Mateo County will work together collaboratively to administer complaint driven enforcement. The Redwood City Code Enforcement Division would be responsible for following up on public complaints and identifying those businesses or individuals in violation of the ordinance and report those violations to the Environmental Health Department of San Mateo County who will then handle the administrative enforcement. Additionally, at the discretion of the City Manager, the City of Redwood City may also administer a fine to the non-compliant tobacco retailer. The Redwood City Police Department will continue to enforce against the sale of tobacco products to minors. Federal Guidance and Regulations In 2009, prompted by the advocacy of the Campaign for Tobacco -Free Kids, the Federal Government passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act that banned the manufacture of flavored cigarettes. Menthol cigarettes were exempt from this ban. The ban also does not restrict non -cigarette tobacco products such as smokeless tobacco. On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and raised the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years. It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product — including cigarettes, cigars and e -cigarettes — to anyone under 21. 3 of 6 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 280