Board of Health Proposes Changes to Tobacco Regulations
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In an effort to improve the health of residents, particularly among adolescents 15 – 17, increase lifespan, and save lives, the Sudbury Board of Health is proposing tobacco regulation changes. The following is a summary of the changes:
- Modifying the definitions of tobacco products (to capture e-cigarettes, vaporization, and aerosolization), flavored tobacco, minors, and smoke;
- Prohibiting e-cigarettes wherever smoking is prohibited;
- Raising the age of tobacco sales to minors from 19 years to 21 years (consistent with all surrounding towns);
- Capping the number of permits to the number already issued (10) and “retiring the permit” when the establishment closes;
- Prohibiting tobacco sales within 500 ft schools;
- Mandatory posting of cessation information at point of sale;
- Prohibiting the sale of single cigars and raising the minimum price of multi-packs to $5.00;
- Limiting the sale of flavored tobacco products to smoking bars and adult only stores;
- Modifying the enforcement section to increase penalties for frequent violators
- Prohibiting smoking in town owned vehicles
A public hearing with be held on Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 at 8:00pm at the Silva Room, Flynn Building, 278 Old Sudbury Road. The public is encouraged to attend the hearing or submit written testimony prior to the meeting.
