BRENTWOOD – After numerous discussions and pushback, Brentwood has established an ordinance that prevents tobacco retailers from being within 500 feet of a youth-oriented establishment.
The Brentwood City Council on Tuesday refined its definition of a youth-oriented establishment as any public or privately owned and operated elementary school, middle school, secondary school, high school, or other institution providing academic instruction for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
The definition does not include any alternative education facilities, such as daycare or tutoring establishments.
In May, the city had proposed that the tobacco ordinance also include public libraries, youth centers, and any business establishment likely to be frequented by minors, such as arcades, bo