An Act to clarify the minimum age for the sale of adult-use products or services
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to standardize the minimum age for purchasing adult-use products and services across Massachusetts. It establishes that state laws regarding minimum age requirements will supersede any local regulations, such as city or town ordinances, that attempt to impose stricter age limits based on birth year. Existing local regulations that conflict with the bill’s provisions are declared null and void.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘Local Authority’ as cities, towns, or municipalities.
- Defines ‘Product or service’ as legal goods, services, including tobacco, nicotine products, alcohol, and regulated activities.
- States that state laws regarding minimum age supersede local regulations.
- Declares existing conflicting local ordinances null and void.
- Prohibits local authorities from enacting age-based restrictions differing from state standards.
- The bill takes effect upon passage.
- An emergency preamble was included, indicating a sense of urgency.
- The bill is similar to other legislation addressing minimum age requirements.
Who is affected
- Local governments (cities, towns, municipalities)
- Businesses selling regulated products and services (e.g., tobacco, alcohol)
- Consumers purchasing regulated products and services
- Licensing commissions and boards of health
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsor
Daniel Cahill
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