Healthy Acadia to Offer Tobacco Retailer Training on Responsible Sales in Maine

Healthy Acadia to Offer Tobacco Retailer Training on Responsible Sales in Maine

Maine – Healthy Acadia, Healthy Communities of the Capital Area, and Maine Health Lincoln Hospital will offer a free online training for tobacco retailers on Thursday, Dec. 10, with sessions at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The training, Responsible Retailers: Helpful Guidance for Selling Tobacco Responsibly in Maine, will help retailers understand state requirements and access resources to support responsible tobacco sales.

The training is designed for tobacco retailers in Hancock, Washington, Lincoln, and Kennebec counties. Participants will learn how to earn a Maine state compliance credit to help avoid fines, review laws related to Tobacco 21 and flavor restrictions, and learn how to sign up for a Maine Tobacco Retailer Training account.

Both sessions will be held online via Zoom. Preregistration is required.

Retailers can register for the 9 a.m. session at bit.ly/tobacco-training-am or the 2 p.m. session at bit.ly/tobacco-training-pm.

For more information, contact Healthy Acadia.

About Healthy Acadia

Healthy Acadia is a nonprofit community health organization working with people and organizations to build healthy communities throughout Washington and Hancock counties and beyond. Through collaboration, education and community-based programs, Healthy Acadia works to improve health and well-being for all.