Resolution 13-1339RESOLUTION 13-1339
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
INITIATIVES LIMITING YOUTH ACCESS TO ALL
FORMS OF CANDY OR FRUIT FLAVORED TOBACCO
AND NICOTINE PRODUCTS; RECOGNIZING THE
EFFORTS OF THE TOBACCO FREE SEMINOLE'
ORGANZIATION AND ITS YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP
"STUDENTS WORKING AGAINST TOBACCO"
REFERRED TO AS "SWAT"; AND SETTING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death in the United
States, and almost 90 percent of tobacco users started before they were eighteen (18) years old;
and
WHEREAS, research from the Harvard School of Public Health found that tobacco
manufacturers are targeting youth with flavored products that mask the harsh and toxic
properties found in tobacco smoke and spit residue; and
WHEREAS, tobacco manufactures are banned from directly or indirectly targeting youth
in advertising, marketing and promotion of tobacco products aimed at initiating, maintain or
increasing youth use of tobacco in accordance with the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement; and
WHEREAS, tobacco companies use youth -oriented colorful and stylish packaging and
exploit adolescents' attraction to flavors such as Green Apple, Cherry, Root Beer, French
Vanilla, Grape, Mango, Peach and numerous other flavors identified in retail outlets in Seminole
County; and
WHEREAS, national studies have found that the vast majority of people who are using
these flavored tobacco products are youth and young adults; and
WHEREAS, research by the Students Working Against Tobacco youth and the Tobacco -
Free Partnership of Seminole County found that the majority of tobacco retailers surveyed in
Seminole County sell flavored tobacco products or various kinds; and
WHEREAS, strong community collaboration can strengthen efforts to address the
influence of tobacco use on our community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Longwood, Florida, as follows:
Resolution 13-1339
Section I. The City Commission expresses their support for initiatives limiting youth access to all
forms of candy or fruit flavored tobacco and nicotine products, thereby protecting our youth
from the tobacco industry's predatory marketing influences.
Section II: Conflicts. Any resolutions or policies in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section III: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF LO GWOOD, FLORIDA, IN REGULAR
SESSION THIS _,6( tR AY OF 2013.
Brian D. Sackett,
ATTEST:
Mic elle Lon ep erk
Approved as to form and legality for the use and reliance of the City of Longwood, Florida only.
Resolution 13-1339
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