Georgia

Southeast
 
Yes
 
No person will engage in the dealing or distributing of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco without first obtaining a license.
 
Not specified
 
Georgia Department of Revenue
 
$10
 
Tobacco retailer licensing fee is $10
 
1
 
License are valid for 12 months beginning on the date of issue for the initial license, and the first day of the month of issue for subsequent licenses, and expires on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the initial license was issued.
 
No "state" required for compliance check.
 
Yes
 
Yes
 
Misdemeanor; Imprisonment, fine, or both
 
Misdemeanor with potential of 12 months max in jail and a $1000 fine
 
Both
 
Yes
 
No
 
Georgia Department of Revenue, Alcohol and Tobacco Division

Tobacco Retail Licensure


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Georgia

License Required: Yes
No person will engage in the dealing or distributing of cigars, cigarettes, or loose or smokeless tobacco without first obtaining a license.
Annual Licensing Fee: $10
Tobacco retailer licensing fee is $10
Renewal (Years): 1
License are valid for 12 months beginning on the date of issue for the initial license, and the first day of the month of issue for subsequent licenses, and expires on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the initial license was issued.
No "state" required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
Yes

Enforcement and Penalties

Georgia Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Misdemeanor; Imprisonment, fine, or both
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
Misdemeanor with potential of 12 months max in jail and a $1000 fine
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Jailtime: Yes
Criminal or Monetary Penalties for PUP: No
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Preemption:

Notes:
Sale of e-cigarettes does not require a license