- Matrix of Local Ordinances Restricting Tobacco Retailers Near Schools
Studies have shown that the density of tobacco retailers, particularly in neighborhoods surrounding schools, has been associated with increased smoking rates and that one-third of illegal tobacco sales take place within 1,000 feet of schools
- Stores Near Schools – Counter Tobacco
In 2010, Santa Clara County in California passed an ordinance banning tobacco retailers from opening any new stores within 1,000 feet of a school or 500 feet of another retailer, in an attempt to reduce marketing near schoolchildren and overall density of advertising in the area
- Restricting Tobacco Retail Outlets Around Middle and High Schools as a . . .
Communities with more people of color and economically disadvantaged residents are disproportionately exposed to tobacco marketing from tobacco companies This study examined if banning tobacco retail outlets (TROs) within 1000 ft of schools would
- Over 60% of Public Schools Within 1,000 Feet of Tobacco Retailers . . .
Across 30 major U S cities, an average of 63% of public schools are located within 1,000 feet — about two city blocks — of a store selling tobacco and e-cigarette products, according to a comprehensive new study mapping tobacco retailers
- After-school smoke? The problem with tobacco retailers near schools
A few states and localities have tried to limit advertising near schools Notably, Massachusetts issued a regulation banning tobacco ads within 1,000 feet of a school nearly two decades ago, but a tobacco company brought a challen ge to the Supreme Court and won
- New Study: About 80% of Public Schools in San Francisco-Oakland Area . . .
Across the 30 cities, the study found, on average, that 63% of public schools are located within 1,000 feet of a tobacco retailer, and the lowest-income neighborhoods have nearly five
- Licensing, Zoning, and Retailer Density – Counter Tobacco
The UDO also prohibits any new tobacco stores from locating within 500 ft of a residential district, school, church, or public park Restrict tobacco retailers from operating in certain areas (e g , near youth-oriented facilities) through conditional use permits
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retail site within one cr ation facility site which is within one thousand feet ( 1, 000 ft ) of a public school, public park, or public recreation facility that is existing on the effective date of this ordinance may continue to operate, sell and display tobacco products and tobacco paraphernalia
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