▸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.
Show raw text
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.