Tobacco

About The Tobacco Control Program

The North Shore Tobacco Control Program strives to change community and social norms regarding the use of tobacco products by supporting proven public health efforts and initiatives to reduce the use of tobacco.  This is accomplished by raising public awareness about tobacco issues, such as youth access and secondhand smoke, through prevention, intervention, policies and enforcement initiatives.

The program is funded through the Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program (MTCP) of the Department of Public Health and is part of Smoke Free Solutions North, the MTCP Community Mobilization Network.  MTCP was created through a statewide referendum in 1992, which placed a 25-cent per pack tax on cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.  For more information, contact: Joyce Redford, Program Director, at (781) 477-0432.

Stop Smoking/Vaping Resources: 


Regulations & Resources on Tobacco:

LinkDescription
2019 Tobacco Control LawMDPH Website Explaining the New 2019 Tobacco Control Law with Access to Additional Resources
State Code for Tobacco Retail105 CMR 665.000:  MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RETAIL SALE OF TOBACCO AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Signs Required per 105 CMR ChartSigns Required in Massachusetts Tobacco Retail Establishments
Link to Tobacco Retail SignageSigns Required in Massachusetts Tobacco Retail Establishments- Offered in Multiple Langauges!
Guidance for Non-Age-Restricted Tobacco Retailers
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Tobacco Retailer Guidance Guidance for Non-Age-Restricted Retail Establishments
VideoWatch this video to learn about the new tobacco law in Massachusetts-No Menthol. Know Why.
LetterLetter to Local Boards of Health from MDPH providing a summary on the 2019 Tobacco Control Law
ChartWhere and What Tobacco Products Can Be Sold in Massachusetts Chart-2019 Tobacco Control Law
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Summary of 2019 Tobacco Control Law Chart
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A SAMPLE OF THE OVER 8000 FLAVORED PRODUCTS THAT WILL BE PROHIBITED FOR SALE STARTING JUNE 1, 2020

PosterNo Menthol. Know Why. Campaign Flyer


Signage Required Under 105 CMR 665.000 (mandatory):