Western
Yes
Anyone who sells any tobacco product (including nicotine products, electronic nicotine or other vaporized liquid delivery devices, and any component, part, or accessory of a tobacco product) must obtain a Cigarette and Tobacco Products License. If you have a vending machine for the retail cigarettes or other tobacco products, you must have a separate retailer license for each machine.
n/a
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
$250
$265 per location as an one-time application fee; renewal fee of $265 per location.
1
A retailer’s license is valid for a 12-month period and must be renewed annually.
One "state" required for compliance check.
Yes
Yes
License suspension and revocation
For 1st offense: $200, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $1,000. No jail time.
Both
No
No
California Department of Public Health, Tobacco Enforcement Section
Tobacco Retail Licensure
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California
License Required: Yes
Anyone who sells any tobacco product (including nicotine products, electronic nicotine or other vaporized liquid delivery devices, and any component, part, or accessory of a tobacco product) must obtain a Cigarette and Tobacco Products License. If you have a vending machine for the retail cigarettes or other tobacco products, you must have a separate retailer license for each machine.
Annual Licensing Fee: $250
$265 per location as an one-time application fee; renewal fee of $265 per location.
Renewal (Years): 1
A retailer’s license is valid for a 12-month period and must be renewed annually.
One "state" required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
Yes
Yes
Enforcement and Penalties
California Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: License suspension and revocation
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
For 1st offense: $200, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $1,000. No jail time.
For 1st offense: $200, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $1,000. No jail time.
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Both
Preemption:
Notes:
Retailers are advised to check with their local health department, cities, and counties; Local licensing requirements may be more restrictive than state licensing requirements