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Yarmouth board delays decision on nicotine‑free generation after business concerns
Summary
The Yarmouth Board of Health deferred acting on a proposed nicotine‑free generation regulation after Chamber and local business testimony warned of economic harm during major sewer work; the board said it will revisit the measure at a future meeting when a full board and comparative town experience are available.
The Yarmouth Board of Health on April 6 declined to adopt a nicotine‑free generation regulation and agreed to revisit the issue at a future meeting after extended public comment and board discussion.
Mary Van, president and CEO of the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, told the board she “respect[ed] the board's commitment to public health” but urged caution, saying the proposal “impacts every licensed retailer in Yarmouth” and could compound economic strain on small businesses coping with a…
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