The Baltimore City Council’s Committee on Legislative Investigations met on March 19, 2026, to hold an informational hearing about the growing number of tobacco retailers in the city. Representatives from the Health Department, Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Planning, and Information and Technology were asked to discuss current laws, enforcement practices, and ways to better protect communities from the effects of tobacco use. The Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission and the Maryland Department of Health’s Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control were also invited. No votes were taken during the…..