(a) A sign stating “Under 21 Sales of Tobacco and Nicotine Products and Devices is Prohibited by Law Pursuant to Chapter 819 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Maple Heights” shall be posted. The font for this signage text shall be no smaller than one-half of an inch in height. The sign shall be clearly and conspicuously posted at or near the tobacco product point of sale location within the business. The sign must be posted in a location that is clearly visible to any buyer attempting to purchase a tobacco product at each point of sale location within the business. Multiple signs shall be posted as deemed necessary by the City or its permitting agent to ensure proper visibility.
(b) The City or its permitting agent shall collaborate with the community to prepare and distribute education materials, required signage to all vendors, hold education events, implementation and compliance with this Chapter. The City or its permitting agent shall make all reasonable efforts to conduct such education efforts within the first six months of the program and at regular intervals as necessary thereafter.
(Ord. 2019-88. Passed 10-16-19.)