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The Board of Health unanimously adopted updated tobacco regulations effective July 15, 2026. The rules retain a 235-permit overall cap, including limits of 22 smoke shop permits and 15 smoking bar permits, while modifying some 500-foot buffer provisions.
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The regulations continue to prohibit tobacco sales to anyone under 21 and maintain a 500-foot separation requirement for new retail permits near schools and most existing tobacco retailers, with limited exemptions. They also establish retailer training, inspections, clearer enforcement standards, and escalating fines and permit suspensions. New applications submitted before July 15 will not be considered and must be resubmitted after the effective date.
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