Southwest
Yes
Any person who engages in the practice of selling cigarettes, cigars and/or tobacco products to consumers and includes the owner of a vending machine and/or vehicle from which these products are sold must obtain a Retailer Cigarette, Cigar, and/or Tobacco Product Taxes Permit.
Form AP-193-2
Comptroller of Public Accounts
$180 (every other year)
$180 permit fee for the retailer permit is prorated over a two year permit period.
2
New retailer permits are valid from the date of issuance through May 31 of each even numbered year. Renewals are valid for two years, beginning June 1 of each even numbered year and expiring on May 31 of each even numbered year.
One "state" required for compliance check.
Yes
Yes
Fine
Class C Misdemeanor, No jail time
Both
No
Yes
Texas Department of State Health Services
Tobacco Retail Licensure
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Texas
License Required: Yes
Any person who engages in the practice of selling cigarettes, cigars and/or tobacco products to consumers and includes the owner of a vending machine and/or vehicle from which these products are sold must obtain a Retailer Cigarette, Cigar, and/or Tobacco Product Taxes Permit.
Annual Licensing Fee: $180 (every other year)
$180 permit fee for the retailer permit is prorated over a two year permit period.
Renewal (Years): 2
New retailer permits are valid from the date of issuance through May 31 of each even numbered year. Renewals are valid for two years, beginning June 1 of each even numbered year and expiring on May 31 of each even numbered year.
One "state" required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
Yes
Yes
Enforcement and Penalties
Texas Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Fine
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
Class C Misdemeanor, No jail time
Class C Misdemeanor, No jail time
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Both
Preemption:
Notes:
n/a