Tobacco Retailer License

Definitions

• Electronic smoking devices - electronic and/or battery-operated device the use of which may resemble smoking, which can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of vapors including nicotine or other substances.
• Paraphernalia - cigarette papers or wrappers, pipes, holders of smoking materials, rolling machines, and any other item designed for smoking or ingestion of tobacco products.
• Tobacco product - defined as substance containing tobacco or biologically active amounts of nicotine.

License Term

• 1 Year (New Applications: $105, Renewals: $55)
• License is non transferable
• Existing Tobacco Retailers will receive a renewal notice by mail.

License Requirements

• License must be prominently displayed in publicly visible place.
• No self-service displays or vending machines for tobacco products, paraphernalia, or electronic smoking devices.
• No one under the age of 18 years is allowed to sell tobacco products, paraphernalia, or electronic smoking devices.
• Retailers are required to check the identification for anyone who appears to be under 30 years of age.
• Violations will be subject to administrative citation procedures (City Code Article 3-30).
• For the first violation, the retailer will receive a Notice of Violation from the City. This notice serves as a written warning.
• If the violation is not corrected, the City may issue an administrative citation assessing fines and may make a retailer ineligible to receive a license or suspend/revoke an existing license.