Midwest
Yes
Any person selling cigarettes, tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products must have a valid retail permit.
Iowa Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor
Iowa Department of Revenue
Varies by location and month
Pricing depends on the location of the business and the month issued (pro-rated after Jul- Sep); Outside of city limits: $50.00; City of less than 15,000: $75.00; City of 15,000 or more: $100.00
1
All permits expire annually on June 30th and must be renewed.
Two "state" required for compliance check.
Yes
Yes
Fine.
Misdemeanor; $100 fine first offense, $250 fine second offense, $500 fine third and every subsequent offense
Revocation
Yes
Yes
Iowa Department of Commerce, Alcoholic Beverages Division
Tobacco Retail Licensure
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Iowa
License Required: Yes
Any person selling cigarettes, tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products must have a valid retail permit.
Annual Licensing Fee: Varies by location and month
Pricing depends on the location of the business and the month issued (pro-rated after Jul- Sep); Outside of city limits: $50.00; City of less than 15,000: $75.00; City of 15,000 or more: $100.00
Renewal (Years): 1
All permits expire annually on June 30th and must be renewed.
Two "state" required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
Yes
Yes
Enforcement and Penalties
Iowa Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Fine.
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
Misdemeanor; $100 fine first offense, $250 fine second offense, $500 fine third and every subsequent offense
Misdemeanor; $100 fine first offense, $250 fine second offense, $500 fine third and every subsequent offense
License Suspension or Revocation:
Revocation
Revocation
Preemption:
Notes:
n/a