Ohio

Midwest
 
Yes
 
A separate application is required for each location.
 
CIG 40
 
Ohio Department of Taxation; licenses issued by county auditor's office where retailer resides
 
$100
 
Licensing fee is $125 per a year. If the application is filed after the fourth Monday in May, the license fee is prorated at the time of purchase.
 
1
 
Must be renewably annually on or before the 4th Monday in May.
 
Two "state" required for compliance check.
 
Yes
 
Yes
 
4th degree Misdemeanor: Fine, imprisonment
 
Misdemeanor, fines
 
Revocation
 
Yes
 
No
 
Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services

Tobacco Retail Licensure

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Ohio

License Required: Yes
A separate application is required for each location.
Annual Licensing Fee: $100
Licensing fee is $125 per a year. If the application is filed after the fourth Monday in May, the license fee is prorated at the time of purchase.
Renewal (Years): 1
Must be renewably annually on or before the 4th Monday in May.
Two "state" required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
Yes

Enforcement and Penalties

Ohio Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: 4th degree Misdemeanor: Fine, imprisonment
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
Misdemeanor, fines
License Suspension or Revocation:
Revocation
Jailtime: Yes
Criminal or Monetary Penalties for PUP: No
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Notes:
n/a