Bill > S1567

This bill aims to protect youth from tobacco and e-cigarette products by amending Chapter 270 of the General Laws to establish new regulations for tobacco sales. The bill introduces a new definition for an "Adult-Only Retail Tobacco Store," which is a specialized retail establishment primarily dedicated to selling tobacco products and paraphernalia, where entry is strictly prohibited for individuals under the legal sales age. The legislation restricts manufacturers and retailers from selling tobacco products to consumers, mandating that such sales can only occur in adult-only retail tobacco stores or in designated smoking bars. Importantly, the bill includes a provision ensuring that local and state governments can still implement stricter regulations on tobacco product sales or smoking establishments, preserving their ability to enact more comprehensive local protections. By creating these specific retail environment restrictions, the bill seeks to limit youth exposure to and access to tobacco products, ultimately supporting public health objectives by reducing the potential for underage tobacco consumption.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1567