Massachusetts

Eastern
 
Yes
 
A license is required to retailers of all types of tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and smoking tobacco). A cigar retailer must hold either a Retailer License for Sale of Cigars and Smoking Tobacco or a Retailer License for Sale of Cigarettes, Cigars and Smoking Tobacco. As of June 1, 2020 a separate license is required to sell nicotine delivery systems.
 
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Massachussetts Department of Revenue
 
$50
 
There is currently no fee for the Retailer License for Sale of Cigars and Smoking Tobacco. A fee of $50 applies to the Retailer License for Sale of Cigarettes, Cigars and Smoking Tobacco. Renewal fee is $50.
 
2
 
Retailer licenses are valid for two years. They expire on September 30 of each year ending in an even digit.
 
One "state" required for compliance check.
 
Yes
 
Yes
 
Fine
 
$1,000 for a first violation, $2,000 2nd violation, $5000 for subsequent violation.
 
Both
 
Not Indicated
 
No
 
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program

Tobacco Retail Licensure

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Massachusetts

License Required: Yes
A license is required to retailers of all types of tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and smoking tobacco). A cigar retailer must hold either a Retailer License for Sale of Cigars and Smoking Tobacco or a Retailer License for Sale of Cigarettes, Cigars and Smoking Tobacco. As of June 1, 2020 a separate license is required to sell nicotine delivery systems.
Annual Licensing Fee: $50
There is currently no fee for the Retailer License for Sale of Cigars and Smoking Tobacco. A fee of $50 applies to the Retailer License for Sale of Cigarettes, Cigars and Smoking Tobacco. Renewal fee is $50.
Renewal (Years): 2
Retailer licenses are valid for two years. They expire on September 30 of each year ending in an even digit.
One "state" required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
Yes

Enforcement and Penalties

Massachusetts Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Fine
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
$1,000 for a first violation, $2,000 2nd violation, $5000 for subsequent violation.
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Jailtime: Not Indicated
Criminal or Monetary Penalties for PUP: No
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Preemption:

Notes:
Most cities and towns require their own local tobacco sales permits. Retail stores, such as convenience stores, gas stations and other retailers may only sell non-flavored nicotine vaping products provided the nicotine content is 35 mg/ml or less. Non-flavored nicotine vaping products, with nicotine content more than 35 mg/ml can be sold only at retail tobacco stores or smoking bars to buyers 21 years of age or older. Flavored tobacco products such as menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and flavored chewing tobacco can be sold in retail stores until June 1, 2020. As of that date, flavored tobacco and flavored vaping products may be purchased and consumed only at licensed smoking bars.