DATE: June 11, 2026
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Manager
SUBJECT
Title
City Initiated Revocation Proceedings for Tobacco Retailer Licenses for Commercial Properties Within the City of Hayward Where License Holders Committed Three or More Violations Within a Five-Year Period, Pursuant to Hayward Municipal Code Section 10-1.2794.
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission revoke the Tobacco Retailer Licenses for six commercial establishments that have committed violations of the Hayward Municipal Code as detailed in this staff report and related Attachments. Each establishment has committed three (3) or more violations within a five (5) year period, satisfying the criteria requiring revocation under Hayward Municipal Code Section 10-1.2794.
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SUMMARY
On July 1, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance 14-16 establishing the Tobacco Retail Sales Establishment provisions of the Hayward Municipal Code (HMC). The Ordinance was adopted by the City of Hayward as part of the City's effort to regulate the sale of tobacco products, reduce youth access, and establish a comprehensive licensing and enforcement framework for tobacco retailers. The Ordinance requires all tobacco retail establishments obtain a valid Tobacco Retailer License and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing the sale and distribution of tobacco products. Additionally, the Ordinance expanded prohibited product categories, including flavored tobacco products and vaping-related items, and reinforced enforcement tools, compliance timelines, and inspection authority.
The Ordinance was amended in 2020 to include a strengthened enforcement framework. Following those amendments, retailers have received numerous educational and compliance-focused inspections intended to support understanding of applicable requirements and promote voluntary compliance. Despite these ongoing outreac...
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