Scope

The Attorney General's regulations define unfair or deceptive acts or practices. They are not intended to be all inclusive as to the types of activities prohibited by M.G.L. c. 93A, § 2(a) and they do not legitimize acts or practices not specifically prohibited by 940 CMR 21.00. 940 CMR 21.00 is designed to supplement existing regulations. 940 CMR 21.00 shall apply to any person who manufactures, packages, imports for sale, distributes or sells within Massachusetts cigarettes, smokeless tobacco products, or electronic smoking devices as defined in 940 CMR 21.00. 940 CMR 21.00 shall not apply to the manufacture, packaging, importation for sale or distribution within Massachusetts of cigars and little cigars. These products are regulated by 940 CMR 22.00: Sales and Distribution of Cigars in Massachusetts.