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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 15 SECTION 7-15-16 OF THE ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO THE FINE FOR POSSESSION AND/OR PURCHASE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY A MINOR
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WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park (the “Village”) have the authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate rules and regulations that pertain to its government and affairs and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/1-2-1, the Village may pass all ordinances and make all rules and regulations proper or necessary, to carry into effect the powers granted to municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the Village deems it to be in the best interest of the public to clarify the Village Code provision with respect to the amount of fine applicable under Section 7-15-16 of The Village Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois, and pursuant to its home rule powers, as follows:
SECTION 1
The above recitals are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2
Title 7, Chapter 15, Section 7-15-16, of the Orland Park Village Code is amended in its entirety to provide as follows:
“7-15-16: VIOLATION WITH RESPECT TO POSSESSION OR PURCHASE:
Each violation with respect to possession and/or purchase of tobacco products by a person under eighteen (18) years of age shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine according to the fine schedule located in Appendix B for each offense.”
SECTION 3
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.