Florida

Southeast
 
Yes
 
Each retailer that seeks to sell tobacco products in the state of Florida must obtain a permit for every place of business and/or vending machine. However, one permit is only required for vending machines regardless the amount of vending machines at that location.
 
ABT-6028
 
Florida Department of State, Department of Business and Professional Regulation
 
>$50
 
Must submit a $50 fee
 
1
 
Permits must be renewed every year on or before January 15th. A delinquent renewal fee of $5 for each month or portion of a month occurring after expiration, and before renewal, of the dealer’s permit.
 
No provision required for compliance check.
 
No Provision
 
Yes
 
Fine
 
Fines
 
Both
 
No
 
Yes
 
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Bureau of Law Enforcement

Tobacco Retail Licensure


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Florida

License Required: Yes
Each retailer that seeks to sell tobacco products in the state of Florida must obtain a permit for every place of business and/or vending machine. However, one permit is only required for vending machines regardless the amount of vending machines at that location.
Annual Licensing Fee: >$50
Must submit a $50 fee
Renewal (Years): 1
Permits must be renewed every year on or before January 15th. A delinquent renewal fee of $5 for each month or portion of a month occurring after expiration, and before renewal, of the dealer’s permit.
No provision required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
No Provision

Enforcement and Penalties

Florida Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Fine
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
Fines
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Jailtime: No
Criminal or Monetary Penalties for PUP: Yes
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Notes:
n/a