Vaping consists of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol (often called vapor) produced by an e-cigarette or similar battery-powered device.
On September 24, 2019, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency in the Commonwealth due to severe lung disease associated with the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products and the epidemic of e-cigarette use among youth.
As a result, the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has temporarily prohibited the sale and display of all vaping products and e-cigarettes until further notice.
The Wellesley Health Department is enforcing this ban at the local level with letters and visits to retailers to ensure their compliance.