Western
Yes
Any retailer involved in the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products is required to obtain a retail tobacco permit.
Form BB-1
Hawaii Department of Taxation
$20
License fee of $20 per retail tobacco permit.
1
Permits are valid for a year from Decemeber 1 to November 30.
One "state" required for compliance check.
Yes
Yes
Misdemeanor
No Provision
Both
No
Yes
Hawaii Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
Tobacco Retail Licensure
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Hawaii
License Required: Yes
Any retailer involved in the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products is required to obtain a retail tobacco permit.
Annual Licensing Fee: $20
License fee of $20 per retail tobacco permit.
Renewal (Years): 1
Permits are valid for a year from Decemeber 1 to November 30.
One "state" required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
Yes
Yes
Enforcement and Penalties
Hawaii Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Misdemeanor
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
No Provision
No Provision
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Both
Preemption:
Notes:
Currently, "other tobacco products" does not include e-cigarette products. E-cigarette retailers do not currently require a retailer license.