To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Sections 817-1, 817-5, and 817-14 of Humboldt County Code Title VIII, Division 1, Chapter 7, Tobacco Retailer Licensing
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached Ordinance amending sections 817-1, 817-5, and 817-14 of Humboldt County Code Title VIII, Division 1, Chapter 7, Tobacco Retailer Licensing; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to publish a post-adoption summary of the ordinance within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of the ordinance with names of Supervisors voting for and against the ordinance, and to post in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors a certified copy of the full text of the ordinance [Government Code Section 25124(b)(1)].
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1006 - Implement Live Well Humboldt - Community Health Improvement Plan
DISCUSSION:
On March 3, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Branch (DHHS - PHB) introduced an amendment to Humboldt County Code Title VIII, Division 1, Chapter 7, Tobacco Retailer Licensing. The Board approved clarifications to the administrative review process applicable jurisdiction and population. By implementing these changes, the following sections were amended:
Sections 817-1(a) and 817-1(f) were updated to amend and explain language for the Administrative Review Officer (817-1(a)) formerly termed Hearing Officer (817-1(p)).
Section 817-5(f)(1) and 817-5(f)(2) were amended to clarify the ordinance applies only to the unincorporated county population and confirm the appropriate reference source.
Section 817-14 were amended align with the updated language for the Administrative Review Officer in 817-1...
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