Massachusetts Smoke Shop Regulations

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Last verified: April 4, 2026

Flavor Ban Status

full ban

All flavored tobacco and vape products banned including menthol (Jun 2020)

Delta-8 / Hemp Status

legal

Kratom Status

legal

Vape Tax

75% wholesale

Tobacco Tax

3.51

License Required

Yes

Local boards of health

License Cost

~$1,500/yr

PMTA Directory Required

Minimum Purchase Age

21+

Flavor Ban Details

all_flavorsMenthol included

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First state to ban all flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes. Most comprehensive ban in the nation. Preceded by emergency 4-month vape sales ban in Sep 2019.

Effective: 6/1/2020

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