Connecticut

Eastern
 
Yes
 
Must obtain a Connecticut cigarette dealer's license to make retail sale of cigarettes. A cigarette dealer's license also permits the retail sale of taxed tobacco products in Connecticut.
 
Form REG-1, and Addendum A form
 
Connecticut Department of Revenue
 
$200
 
Registration fee of $200, with an annual fee of $200
 
1
 
A cigarette dealer’s license is an annual license and expires on September 30.
 
No provision required for compliance check.
 
No Provision
 
Yes
 
Fine or imprisonment, or both
 
Fines: $100 for the first offense and $150 for a subsequent offense within 18 months.
 
Both
 
No
 
No
 
Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Tobacco Retail Licensure

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Connecticut

License Required: Yes
Must obtain a Connecticut cigarette dealer's license to make retail sale of cigarettes. A cigarette dealer's license also permits the retail sale of taxed tobacco products in Connecticut.
Annual Licensing Fee: $200
Registration fee of $200, with an annual fee of $200
Renewal (Years): 1
A cigarette dealer’s license is an annual license and expires on September 30.
No provision required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
No Provision

Enforcement and Penalties

Connecticut Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Fine or imprisonment, or both
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
Fines: $100 for the first offense and $150 for a subsequent offense within 18 months.
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Jailtime: No
Criminal or Monetary Penalties for PUP: No
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