subject: Selling Tobacco Products: How To Obtain Cigarette License [print this page] The law also adds record keeping requirements and other provisions related to your purchase of cigarettes and tobacco products.
Different Retail Locations
You must obtain a license for each retail location you own or operate. For example, if you operate several different stores and each store sells cigarettes or tobacco products, you must obtain a separate license for each store location. However, you may submit a single application for multiple licenses.
Renewing Your Cigarette License
The license must be renewed annually. If you fail to renew your license timely and allow your license to expire, you will be required to pay a reinstatement fee as a precondition for reinstatement.
REMEMBER: you may not sell cigarette and/or tobacco products without a valid Cigarette and Tobacco License/Cigarette license.
Applying for Tobacco Permit
A corporate office may submit a single application for all of its stores, but the appropriate information (addresses, etc.) must be stated on the application along with the submission of the fee for each store.
Displaying the License
Every retailer of cigarette and tobacco products must prominently display their license at each retail location in a manner visible to the public. If retailers fail to display the license, they are liable for a penalty and their license may ultimately be subject to suspension and revocation.
Failing to Obtain Tobacco License
If you do not obtain a tobacco license and continue to sell cigarettes or tobacco products you might be subject to fines and/or imprisonment of up to one year.
Types of Tobacco Products
Tobacco products include cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, pipe tobacco, etc., as defined by Revenue and Taxation department.
Selling Tobacco Products: How To Obtain Cigarette License
