Tobacco Control
As with most communities in Massachusetts, Hudson has enacted our own tobacco control regulations. The goal of the regulations is to prevent minors from accessing tobacco products, which can become addictive.
Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products and Smoking Accessories
Summary of changes: On September 12, 2023, the Hudson Board of Health voted to enact a new regulation entitled “Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products and Smoking Accessories, Regulation # 23-1". This regulation included updates to the former tobacco-related regulation that include, but are not limited to, implementing new state requirements, setting a uniform fining structure, allowing for sale of business/permit transfers, and retail density guidelines. This updated regulation went into effect 11/1/23.
Regulation Prohibiting Smoking in Workplaces and Public Places
Sale of any tobacco product and/or nicotine delivery product in Hudson requires a permit from the Health Department. There are 21 such permits for the town. Currently, there are no available permits for new applicants. Please contact our office if you would like to be added to the waitlist. Unfortunately, we cannot give an estimate as to how long it may take to obtain a permit, as permits rarely become available.
To renew your tobacco permit, which is required annually, please do so online here: https://hudsonma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1073
To file a complaint against a tobacco vendor in Hudson, please complete this form.
Smoking Cessation Support
For help stopping smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco or nicotine products, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text “Start My Quit” to 36072. More information about the State’s Quitline and other cessation resources can be found here.