Alaska

Western
 
Yes
 
Must obtain Business License Endorsement for Retailers and direct-retailer licenses for the sale of a vending machine to sell in its location or outlet cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, products containing tobacco, electronic smoking products, or products containing nicotine as a retailer at that location or outlet.
 
n/a
 
Alaska Department of Revenue
 
$100
 
Each licensed issued to direct-buying retailer of cigarettes, and for each renewal, the fee is $50. Must pay a fee of $100 to obtain Business License Endorsement for Retailers.
 
1
 
Licenses must be renewed annually. A year is defined as the period July 1 through June 30. If you obtain a license in May, it will expire on June 30 of the same year and you will be required to renew your license and pay the appropriate fee on July 1.
 
No provision required for compliance check.
 
Yes
 
Yes
 
Misdemeanor: Fine, Imprisonment
 
Minimum $300 fine
 
Both
 
No
 
Yes
 
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health Tobacco Enforcement and Youth Education Program

Tobacco Retail Licensure

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Alaska

License Required: Yes
Must obtain Business License Endorsement for Retailers and direct-retailer licenses for the sale of a vending machine to sell in its location or outlet cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, products containing tobacco, electronic smoking products, or products containing nicotine as a retailer at that location or outlet.
Annual Licensing Fee: $100
Each licensed issued to direct-buying retailer of cigarettes, and for each renewal, the fee is $50. Must pay a fee of $100 to obtain Business License Endorsement for Retailers.
Renewal (Years): 1
Licenses must be renewed annually. A year is defined as the period July 1 through June 30. If you obtain a license in May, it will expire on June 30 of the same year and you will be required to renew your license and pay the appropriate fee on July 1.
No provision required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
Yes

Enforcement and Penalties

Alaska Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Misdemeanor: Fine, Imprisonment
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
Minimum $300 fine
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Jailtime: No
Criminal or Monetary Penalties for PUP: Yes
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n/a