Wisconsin

Midwest
 
Yes
 
Must hold a valid retail license to sell tobacco products to consumers.
 
CTP-200, Application for Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retail License
 
Wisconsin Department of Revene
 
Varies by municipalities
 
Varies by city/municipality
 
No Provision
 
Must be renewed every two years
 
“State" required for compliance check unannounced.
 
No
 
Yes
 
Fine or imprisonment
 
Citation if the employee has received training
 
Both
 
Yes
 
No
 
Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health, Bureau of Community Health Promotion, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

Tobacco Retail Licensure

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Wisconsin

License Required: Yes
Must hold a valid retail license to sell tobacco products to consumers.
Annual Licensing Fee: Varies by municipalities
Varies by city/municipality
Renewal (Years): No Provision
Must be renewed every two years
“State" required for compliance check unannounced.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
No

Enforcement and Penalties

Wisconsin Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Fine or imprisonment
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
Citation if the employee has received training
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Jailtime: Yes
Criminal or Monetary Penalties for PUP: No
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Preemption:

Notes:
Licenses are issued by municipality for each location where tobacco products are received and stored for sale to consmers. Must provide employees with tobacco sales training approved by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. For retailers that own 10 or more retail locations where you hold a valid cigarette retail license, you must obtain a cigarette multiple retailer permit (CT-125)