Rhode Island

Eastern
 
Yes
 
n/a
 
Not indicated
 
Rhode Island Department of Revenue
 
$350
 
n/a
 
1
 
Must be renewed on or before February 1; renewal license is valid for the period July 1 of that calendar year through June 30th of the subsequent year.
 
No provision required for compliance check.
 
No Provision
 
Yes
 
Fine and/or imprisonment
 
No provision
 
Both
 
No
 
No
 
Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals

Tobacco Retail Licensure

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Rhode Island

License Required: Yes
n/a
Annual Licensing Fee: $350
n/a
Renewal (Years): 1
Must be renewed on or before February 1; renewal license is valid for the period July 1 of that calendar year through June 30th of the subsequent year.
No provision required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
No Provision

Enforcement and Penalties

Rhode Island Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Fine and/or imprisonment
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
No provision
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Jailtime: No
Criminal or Monetary Penalties for PUP: No
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