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SECTION 1: Section 6 of chapter 270 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following: (f) No retailer, manufacturer, or third-party entity shall sell or distribute tobacco products to any person except through an in-person transaction occurring at a retail establishment where both the buyer and the seller are physically present at the time and location of purchase, and the buyer’s age is verified through a valid government-issued photo ID. SECTION 2: This act shall take effect on January 1, 2027.
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