06-02-2025
Amherst to host tobacco, vape regulations hearing
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – The Amherst Board of Health is holding a public hearing to talk about the proposed changes to tobacco and vape regulations.
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The board says they want to share information about the proposals that include the following:
Retitle the Regulations to 'Restricting the Sale of Tobacco and Vape Products.'
Changes to tobacco sales permits, including number of permits, and reasons forrevocation of permits.
Adopt a unified fining structure for all tobacco violations.
Require the BOH to hold a hearing if there are four violations within a three-year period.
Eliminate the regulation prohibiting anyone under the age of 21 from selling tobaccoproducts, except in adult-only tobacco retailers.
Eliminate 'Tobacco Quiz' requirement for tobacco sellers.
Update regulations on Oral Nicotine Pouches.
Update the price of cigars to match state regulations.
Clarify the definition for Tobacco Product Flavor Enhancer to include flavored rollingpapers.
Updates to other definitions.
No vote will be taken, but they're inviting business owners and residents to give their opinions on the changes before any final decisions are made.
The meeting happens Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at the Bangs Community Center.
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