Bill > H3207

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law regarding smoking bars by lowering the revenue requirement for tobacco product sales from 51% to 33% of total combined revenue. The bill requires smoking bars that qualify under this provision to comply with health and safety standards established by the Department of Public Health, which include regulations about ventilation, employee safety, and protecting patrons from secondhand smoke exposure. Additionally, smoking bars must now submit quarterly declarations to the Department of Revenue detailing their revenue breakdown, specifically showing that at least 33% of their total revenue comes from the sale of tobacco products. This report must include a detailed breakdown of revenue from tobacco products, food, and beverages to demonstrate ongoing compliance with the new threshold. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, providing a more flexible standard for establishments that wish to allow smoking while still maintaining some regulatory oversight of their business practices.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3207