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Board Concludes Tobacco Regulations Need No Changes

The Board of Health concluded that Amherst's tobacco regulations do not require changes based on research into secondhand vaping effects in residential buildings and confirmation that state law already covers smoking prohibitions on school property.

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Government · Board of Health

Board clarifies nicotine fine structure for underage sales

Amherst Board of Health clarified its nicotine-fine regulation, specifying that underage tobacco sales would incur only the state $1,000 penalty rather than an additional $300 local charge. The clarification affected a Lazy Lungz violation, reducing the fine to $1,000. The board unanimously

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