Bill > S1498

This bill amends Section 28(b) of Chapter 270 of the Massachusetts General Laws to exclude certain tobacco products that have received specific orders from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from existing regulations. Specifically, the bill adds an exception for tobacco products that have received an order under U.S.C. chapter 387j or chapter 387k(g). While the precise details of these FDA orders are not provided in the bill text, this appears to be a technical modification related to tobacco harm-reduction, likely creating a regulatory pathway for certain modified or less harmful tobacco products. The amendment suggests an intent to provide some flexibility in tobacco product regulation based on specific FDA determinations, potentially allowing for alternative tobacco products that may be considered less harmful than traditional cigarettes.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1498