Approve the adoption of Ordinance 2026-010 (Second Reading), to add a new Chapter 9.90 “Flavored Tobacco; Nitrous Oxide; Kratom Products” to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) to the Chino Municipal Code.
Chino is adopting Ordinance 2026-010, adding Chapter 9.90 to ban flavored tobacco, nitrous oxide, and kratom products. The exact restrictions, penalties, and effective date are not specified in the excerpt.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Vape & Tobacco Retail Compliance space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All vape shops, tobacco retailers, e-liquid manufacturers, and distributors/wholesalers operating in Chino. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not stated in the excerpt; check the ordinance for the effective date.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Vape & Tobacco Retail Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New Chapter 9.90 prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products, nitrous oxide, and kratom products within Chino.
Who it affects
All vape shops, tobacco retailers, e-liquid manufacturers, and distributors/wholesalers operating in Chino.
What you must do
Review the full ordinance text to identify which specific products are banned, confirm the effective date, and begin removing prohibited items from inventory.
Deadline
Not stated in the excerpt; check the ordinance for the effective date.
Source: https://chino.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3255&GUID=62F53035-A640-425D-85B3-97D981BE6385
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