Another day and another Massachusetts city raises the tobacco purchase age. This time it is Danvers that saw the Board of Health raise the age from 18 to 21 in a unanimous vote.
The city also banned the sale of tobacco at any health care facilities such as pharmacies. In addition all retailers wishing to sell tobacco must as for the ID of any buyers under the age of 27.
Business wishing to sell tobacco also much apply annually for a permit to do so and will be subject to unannounced inspection from the Board Of Health.
