Midwest
Yes
Retailers will need an “Tobacco Products Retailer” license if you will never sell cigarettes, or a “Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retailer” license if you do sell cigarettes.
n/a
Illinois Department of Revenue
$75
Retailers must pay an annual license fee of $75 per retail location
1
Must be renewed annually.
One "state" required for compliance check.
Yes
Yes
Class 4 Misdemeanor; Fine
Misdemeanor, fines
Both
No
No
Illinois Department of Revenue, Illinois Liquor Control Commission
Tobacco Retail Licensure
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Illinois
License Required: Yes
Retailers will need an “Tobacco Products Retailer” license if you will never sell cigarettes, or a “Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retailer” license if you do sell cigarettes.
Annual Licensing Fee: $75
Retailers must pay an annual license fee of $75 per retail location
Renewal (Years): 1
Must be renewed annually.
One "state" required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
Yes
Yes
Enforcement and Penalties
Illinois Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Class 4 Misdemeanor; Fine
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
Misdemeanor, fines
Misdemeanor, fines
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Both
Preemption:
Notes:
n/a