Get great content like this right in your inbox.Subscribe NATIONAL REPORT — Tobacco legislation and regulation is constantly under review at the local, state and federal levels. In this monthly roundup, Convenience Store News highlights the latest proposals and approved changes happening across the United States. CALIFORNIA Manhattan Beach — The city's ban on the sale of tobacco products went effect on Jan. 1. However, less than a week later the Manhattan City Council granted permission to four retailers to continue to sell tobacco for a temporary period of time. Three were given a June 30, 2021 deadline, and the fourth was given a Dec. 31, 2021 deadline. The Manhattan City Council approved the ban in February 2020, but allowed a temporary reprieve for retailers who faced hardship because of the legislation.