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:
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019 Tobacco Control Law | MDPH Website Explaining the New 2019 Tobacco Control Law with Access to Additional Resources |
| State Code for Tobacco Retail | 105 CMR 665.000: MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RETAIL SALE OF TOBACCO AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS |
| Signs Required per 105 CMR Chart | Signs Required in Massachusetts Tobacco Retail Establishments |
| Link to Tobacco Retail Signage | Signs 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 |
| Video | Watch this video to learn about the new tobacco law in Massachusetts-No Menthol. Know Why. |
| Letter | Letter to Local Boards of Health from MDPH providing a summary on the 2019 Tobacco Control Law |
| Chart | Where and What Tobacco Products Can Be Sold in Massachusetts Chart-2019 Tobacco Control Law |
| Chart | Summary of 2019 Tobacco Control Law Chart |
| Image | A SAMPLE OF THE OVER 8000 FLAVORED PRODUCTS THAT WILL BE PROHIBITED FOR SALE STARTING JUNE 1, 2020 |
| Poster | No Menthol. Know Why. Campaign Flyer |
Signage Required Under 105 CMR 665.000 (mandatory):
- Minimum Legal Sales Age -Must be 21 or Older sign (large)
- Minimum Legal Sales Age -Must be 21 or Older sign (small)
- State Law (MGL Ch 270, section 6&6A) sign
- For Help Quitting (large)
- For Help Quitting (small)
- Health Warning for E-cigarettes
- Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes is Prohibited