No free samples or coupons for free tobacco products shall be distributed to minors. Any proprietor who fails to comply with the regulations is also subject to suspension of a license to sell tobacco products, issued by the Board of Health. The above summary outlines the major impacts of the regulations. To The Authority Granted Under MGL Chapter 111, Section 31 Approved By The Board Of Health April 1986, Amended April 1998 and April 1999. No-smoking signs must be posted.
Smoking is permitted in bar area only with proper ventilation.
No person, firm, corporation, establishment or agency shall sell tobacco products in the Town of Acton unless they have a valid permit from the Board of Health. Self-Service Displays of tobacco products, from which the customer may select individual packages, containers or cartons, are prohibited. Tobacco must be located behind the counter. Vending machines are to be located only in an area where minors are currently excluded by law or the vending machine is equipped with an operational lock-out device approved by the Board of Health. No free samples or coupons for free tobacco products shall be distributed to minors.