TOOLKIT TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM
Infrastructure
The Tobacco Toolkit offers essential information and resources to assist you in developing a tobacco control program tailored to your municipality or shared services arrangement.
This Infrastructure section covers topics such as: Training, Permits, Municipal Regulations, and Budgets.
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Staff Training
MHOA provides free training for Board of Health staff/independent contractors in conducting retail tobacco inspections and compliance checks
Vendors & Permits
How to simplify the vendor and permit application process to help ensure compliance and support a healthy community.
Municipal Regulations
Municipal tobacco regulations play a crucial role in safeguarding public health by establishing guidelines for the sale, distribution, and use of tobacco.
Fees/Revolving Funds
A large group of cities and towns in Massachusetts are part of regionally funded tobacco control programs. Some single large cities also receive funding individually.