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MA H1883

MA H1883
Relative to local boards of health and the sale of legal tobacco products in the Commonwealth


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit local boards of health from banning the sale of tobacco products sold legally in the Commonwealth. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits local boards of health from banning the sale of tobacco products that are legally sold in the Commonwealth, unless they receive approval from the town meeting or city council to create such a bylaw. The bill does not prevent boards of health from taking action for an emergency or immediate health concern related to a specific tobacco product or location if a health code violation has occurred or another emergency health issue arises, as long as the action is not solely to ban the legal sale of tobacco.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)

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