An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending appendix a, definitions, of the Land development Code by establishing cigar lounges as the only smoking establishment that is allowed to serve alcohol.

This ordinance amends the City of Laredo's Land Development Code, specifically Appendix A, Definitions. The key change is the modification of the definition of "Smoking establishment" to exclusively permit cigar lounges to serve alcohol. Previously, the definition included various smoking establishments like hookah cafes and tobacco bars, with a general restriction that such establishments could not derive 50% or more of their gross revenue from alcohol or food sales. This amendment carves out an exception, allowing only cigar lounges to serve alcohol, provided they also do not derive 50% or more of their revenue from alcohol sales. The ordinance also reiterates the requirement for isolated HVAC systems in all smoking establishments to manage smoke and odors. The ordinance is cumulative, contains a severability clause, and becomes effective immediately upon passage in 2025.