California Senate Bill 1400 – Tobacco
SB 1400 (Wieckowski) – would define “retail location” under the Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act to mirror the definition of a “tobacco store” under the Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement Act.
This would limit the sale of tobacco products to locations that primarily sell tobacco products and generate more than 60% of gross revenues from tobacco products and paraphernalia.
According to the Board of Equalization, this change is expected to prohibit about 30,000 retailers including grocery stores, C-stores, gas stations and liquor stores from selling tobacco products.
The status of this bill can be tracked at: CA SB 1400 History
Franchisee Engagement
CA SB 1400 (Wieckowski) is scheduled for a hearing in Assembly GO committee on Tuesday, June 28th. We have a strategy of engaging 7-11 franchisees to write letters and/or make phone calls to members of the committee this week. Attached is an example of a draft letter of opposition that franchisees can utilize as a template.
We’ve also included a list of the committee and assembly members with their district info, phone numbers and staff emails to send the letters electronically.
