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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

David Paul Linsky

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act to ban internet tobacco sales.

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PETITION OF:

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act to ban internet tobacco sales.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1:

Section 6 of chapter 270 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following:

(f) No retailer, manufacturer, or third-party entity shall sell or distribute tobacco products to any person except through an in-person transaction occurring at a retail establishment where both the buyer and the seller are physically present at the time and location of purchase, and the buyer’s age is verified through a valid government-issued photo ID.

SECTION 2:

This act shall take effect on January 1, 2027.