Southwest
Yes
All tobacco products, vapor products and alternative nicotine products sold in Arkansas MUST be obtained from a licensed Arkansas retailer.
ATC - R1 (2-2020) Retail Application
Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration, Arkansas Tobacco Control
$50, $100 for exclusive products
Permit fee of $100 for the sale of tobacco, vapor, alternative nicotine or e-liquid products; Permit fee of $50 for vapor and e-liquid products only. Renewal fees based on weekly gross sales: 1. weekly sales < $5,000 - $20.00 2. weekly gross sales between $5,000 & $15,000 - $30.00 3.weekly sales < $15,000 - $50.00
1
All permits expire annually on June 30th.
No "state" required for compliance check.
No Provision
Yes
Class A Misdemeanor
Criminal offense is up to $100 plus court costs
Both
Yes
Yes
Arkansas Tobacco Control Board
Tobacco Retail Licensure
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Arkansas
License Required: Yes
All tobacco products, vapor products and alternative nicotine products sold in Arkansas MUST be obtained from a licensed Arkansas retailer.
Annual Licensing Fee: $50, $100 for exclusive products
Permit fee of $100 for the sale of tobacco, vapor, alternative nicotine or e-liquid products; Permit fee of $50 for vapor and e-liquid products only. Renewal fees based on weekly gross sales: 1. weekly sales < $5,000 - $20.00 2. weekly gross sales between $5,000 & $15,000 - $30.00 3.weekly sales < $15,000 - $50.00
Renewal (Years): 1
All permits expire annually on June 30th.
No "state" required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
No Provision
No Provision
Enforcement and Penalties
Arkansas Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Class A Misdemeanor
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
Criminal offense is up to $100 plus court costs
Criminal offense is up to $100 plus court costs
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Both
Preemption:
Notes:
If you plan to sell any combination of cigarettes, tobacco, vapor, alternative nicotine, and e-liquid products, you will need the RC Retail Permit. If 90% or more of the products you sell are vapor and e-liquid products, you will need the RV “Vapor Exclusive” Retail Permit. Must obtain a separate license for vending machines.