Pennsylvania

Eastern
 
Yes
 
Must obtain a cigarete tax license for the sale of cigarettes. Must obtain an OTP license for the sale of other tobacco products. A license is required for each location.
 
Pennsylania Enterprise Registration Form (PA-100)
 
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
 
Varies
 
Licenses fees are $25 per a location and $25 per a vending machine per a location.
 
1
 
All tobacco products dealer licenses expire on the last day of February and are renewable on a yearly basis. License fees are not prorated.
 
One "state" required for compliance check.
 
No
 
Yes
 
Fine or imprisonment
 
Misdemeanor, Fines
 
Suspension
 
No
 
No
 
Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control

Tobacco Retail Licensure

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Pennsylvania

License Required: Yes
Must obtain a cigarete tax license for the sale of cigarettes. Must obtain an OTP license for the sale of other tobacco products. A license is required for each location.
Annual Licensing Fee: Varies
Licenses fees are $25 per a location and $25 per a vending machine per a location.
Renewal (Years): 1
All tobacco products dealer licenses expire on the last day of February and are renewable on a yearly basis. License fees are not prorated.
One "state" required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
No

Enforcement and Penalties

Pennsylvania Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Fine or imprisonment
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
Misdemeanor, Fines
License Suspension or Revocation:
Suspension
Jailtime: No
Criminal or Monetary Penalties for PUP: No
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Preemption:

Notes:
In addition to state licensure, the city of Philadelphia requires retailers to obtain tobacco retailer permits through the city for the sale of any tobacco/e-cigarette retailer.