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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CREATING CHAPTER 39, SMOKE SHOPS, AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS.
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WHEREAS, the municipality is instituting an ordinance to be adopted establishing Rules and Regulations for local businesses categorized as Smoke Shop Establishments; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this section is to regulate the operation of retailers also known as sellers, vendors, and suppliers of tobacco and tobacco products, and smoking paraphernalia, in the City of Newark (the "City") in order to sustain the vitality of the City's commercial areas and the quality of life for the City's residents and visiting patrons; and
WHEREAS, establishing the appropriate regulations will assist with alleviating public nuisances and shall prohibit violating state Cannabis Law and the unauthorized sale of Cannabis in such establishments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark's objective is to adequately maintain and protect public health while effectively serving the business and residential community, and promoting economic expansion and redevelopment throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:48-2 authorizes a municipality to make, amend, repeal, and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this state or of the United States, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good government, order and protection of persons and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitant.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
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SECTION 1: Title VIII, Businesses and Occupations be amended ...
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