Tobacco Laws & Violations
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Youth Decoys Needed
Youth serving as decoys attempt to purchase tobacco products at local retailers under the supervision of the Health and Human Services Agency. Participating youth must be between ages 15-17 and participate in decoy training. Decoys are within the vision and hearing distance of Tobacco Compliance Officer at all times. For more information, call (530) 225-5052.
Report a Smoking Violation
If you would like to report a smoking violation, please call Shasta County Public Health Tobacco Compliance Officer at (530) 225-5052.
Tobacco Laws Affecting California
TALC- Tobacco laws affecting California
This booklet from the Technical Assistance Legal Consortium includes information on California state laws and regulations related to tobacco. These laws apply to Shasta County, unless a local law is more restrictive.
Tobacco Laws Affecting Shasta County
Shasta County Code Chapter 8.45
This ordinance prohibits smoking in workplaces, enclosed public places, and within 20’ of stadium seating. These laws apply to all Shasta County municipalities.
Anderson Municipal Code Chapter 9.38.250
Mosquito Serenade: This ordinance prohibits smoking at KC Grove and Amphitheater area during Mosquito Serenade Concerts.
Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.42.120
Redding Library: Prohibits smoking on the Redding Library campus including the building, patios, landscaped grounds, parking lots, and roof.
Redding City Council Resolution 2/16/2010
Redding City Hall: This resolution posts signs at Redding City Hall that prohibit smoking throughout the campus.
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 36 CFR Chapter 1.5
Smoking is banned at the four public swimming beaches at Whiskeytown Lake and is the first National Park Service site to create smoke free beaches.
Tobacco Laws Affecting Retailers
This is an informational sheet created by the Shasta County Tobacco Education Coalition on laws that impact local retailers of tobacco products. For more information on retail tobacco laws, call (530) 225-5052.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON TOBACCO LAWS
Tobacco Education Program
(530) 225-5134
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
Tobacco Compliance Officer
(530) 225-5052
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