Maryland

Eastern
 
Yes
 
Must obtain cigarette business license issued by the state for the sale of cigarettes, a retailer license from the county the business resides in, and an other tobacco product license for the sale of all other tobacco products. Additionally must have a license for every location and vending machine. Those who wish to sell electronic smoking devices must obtain a separate electronic smoking devices retailer or a vape shop vendor license.
 
Not specified
 
Comptroller of Maryland, County/City Clerk
 
$25
 
License fees paid to the state: $30 per year + initial application fee of $200. Licensee fees by county: Montgomery County - $125; Cecil County - $50; Any other county - $25; Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems License is a $25 fee
 
1
 
Licenses expire April 30 after its effective date and must be renewed annually. Electronic nicotine delivery systems expire annually on the date set by the issuing official.
 
No "state" required for compliance check.
 
No Provision
 
Yes
 
MisdemeaNor: Fine, imprisonment
 
$300 for a first violation, $1000 2nd violation, $3000 for subsequent violation
 
Both
 
No
 
No
 
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration

Tobacco Retail Licensure

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Maryland

License Required: Yes
Must obtain cigarette business license issued by the state for the sale of cigarettes, a retailer license from the county the business resides in, and an other tobacco product license for the sale of all other tobacco products. Additionally must have a license for every location and vending machine. Those who wish to sell electronic smoking devices must obtain a separate electronic smoking devices retailer or a vape shop vendor license.
Annual Licensing Fee: $25
License fees paid to the state: $30 per year + initial application fee of $200. Licensee fees by county: Montgomery County - $125; Cecil County - $50; Any other county - $25; Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems License is a $25 fee
Renewal (Years): 1
Licenses expire April 30 after its effective date and must be renewed annually. Electronic nicotine delivery systems expire annually on the date set by the issuing official.
No "state" required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
No Provision

Enforcement and Penalties

Maryland Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: MisdemeaNor: Fine, imprisonment
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
$300 for a first violation, $1000 2nd violation, $3000 for subsequent violation
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Jailtime: No
Criminal or Monetary Penalties for PUP: No
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Preemption:

Notes:
Effective June 1, 2020; A person who obtains a retail cigarette license is not required to pay the fee to obtain an other tobacco products license (otherwise, $15 per location per year)