Vote expected on tobacco sales measure

Bill would keep pharmacies from selling cigarettes.

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) - Cigarette sales may soon be banned in Fall River pharmacies.

City councilors are scheduled to vote on a measure Tuesday night that would prohibit pharmacies in the city from selling cigarettes and other tobacco products.

The measure won initial approval two weeks ago, but it goes before the council for a second reading and possible ratification.

Supporters of the measure say pharmacies should not be selling harmful tobacco products alongside helpful medicines.

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