Data updated: August 21, 2026
Flavor Ban Status
full banAll flavored tobacco and vape products banned including menthol (Jun 2020)
Delta-8 / Hemp Status
bannedProhibited: MDAR does not allow hemp-derived delta-8 products to be processed or sold in Massachusetts; delta-8 remains a controlled substance regardless of source.
Kratom Status
no ban on recordNo statewide kratom ban on record as of August 21, 2026. This reflects the absence of a known ban, not a state approval of kratom.
License Required
YesMassachusetts Department of Revenue (statewide license); local board of health permit also required
PMTA Directory Required
NoMinimum Purchase Age
21+
Rates & Licensing
Massachusetts Department of RevenueOfficial source for current tax rates and license requirements.
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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: Jun 1, 2020