Massachusetts H371 restricts local boards of health from banning sales of legal consumer products without town or city council approval.
Massachusetts H371 aims to limit the authority of local boards of health to ban the sale of legal consumer products in cities and towns. This bill ensures that such bans cannot occur without approval from the town meeting or city council. The bill does not interfere with the boards' ability to act in emergencies for immediate health concerns. This measure seeks to balance public health interests with the democratic process of local governance.
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