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The city of Imperial Beach moved one step closer to approving an amendment to a city ordinance regarding tobacco vendors. It was recently reported that the city council collectively approved a new ordinance amendment prohibiting any new business from selling tobacco paraphernalia, such as pipes, bongs, cigarette rolling papers, and hookahs. Existing businesses, however, can continue selling tobacco paraphernalia, which is legal. Currently, many vendors who sell tobacco paraphernalia such as pipes for illegal drug use (which is illegal) can instead say their tobacco paraphernalia is used solely to smoke tobacco (which is legal). The new ordinance is designed to cut down on these cases.

Failure to adhere to the new ordinance could result in a vendor losing his or her Tobacco Retailer’s License. A Tobacco Retailer’s License is required by law to sell tobacco products within city limits. In order for the amendment to the tobacco retailer ordinance to officially be put into law, a second hearing will soon take place.

If you or a loved one is facing a drug crime such as selling drug paraphernalia, contact our attorneys at Wallin and Klarich. We have experienced San Diego drug defense attorneys who can begin working on your case today. The state of California has serious penalties for those charged with drug-related crimes. Our knowledgeable San Diego drug defense attorneys are up-to-date on the drug crime laws. Our attorneys will aggressively work on your defense to get the charges reduced or dismissed altogether. Call Wallin and Klarich today at 1-888-749-0034 or visit www.wklaw.com for more information. We will be there when you call.

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