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MA H2166
MA H2166Relative to local boards of health and the sale of legal tobacco products in the Commonwealth
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd 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 by-law. However, the bill allows boards of health to take action in case of an emergency or a health code violation related to a specific tobacco product or location, as long as the action is not a blanket ban on the legal sale of tobacco products.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2166 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2166.pdf |
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