Memorandum
Date: April 21, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Stephen Carter, Interim Health Services Director
Subject: Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between County of Lake and City of Lakeport for Tobacco Retail Licensing and Authorize the Chair to Sign
Executive Summary:
In December of 2024, the City of Lakeport passed an ordinance that mirrored the county Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance.
This Memorandum of Understanding between Lake County Health Services and the City of Lakeport authorizes County Environmental Health staff to administer the City’s tobacco retail licensing program.
Under this agreement, Environmental Health is permitted to collect licensing fees, conduct compliance inspections, and perform enforcement activities for tobacco retailers operating within the city limits.
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Recommended Action:
Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between County of Lake and City of Lakeport for Tobacco Retail Licensing and Authorize the Chair to Sign