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MA H1158
Relative to local boards of health and the sale of legal tobacco products in the Commonwealth
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th 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 community-wide sale of legal tobacco products by authorized stores, establishments, and other entities legally allowed to sell tobacco in the Commonwealth, unless the town meeting or city council approves such a by-law. However, the bill allows boards of health to take action for an emergency or immediate health concern, such as a health code violation or other emergency health issue, related to a specific brand or location, as long as the action is not a complete ban on legal tobacco sales.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1158 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1158.pdf |
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