Board of Health votes on tobacco violations, imposes fines
Board of Health · Meeting of May 17, 2026
Waltham Board of Health imposes $1,000 tobacco fines on two retailers. On May 17, the board voted unanimously to fine Safe House Vapors and Blue Moon Smoke Shop each $1,000 for selling tobacco without verifying customer age. The board initially voted to suspend Safe House Vapors' permit for three days before the owner appeared to explain the violation; the board reconsidered and allowed the permit to remain active, requiring payment of the mandatory fine.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of May 17, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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