Renewal of an Existing Tobacco Retailer License

A tobacco retailer license is valid for one year and must be renewed not later than 30 days prior to the expiration of the license. Unless revoked on an earlier date, all licenses expire one year after the date of issuance.

Renewal applications must be complete and accompanied with all required items listed on the homepage when submitted. Incomplete applications will be rejected or denied.

Please note: Payment submitted for a renewal without the accompanied items listed on the homepage will be rejected. Payment will be refunded and considered an incomplete submittal.

Recommendation: It is recommended that you submit a renewal application at least 90 days before the date of expiration to avoid denial of a renewal.

Reasons for denial of a renewal for a tobacco retailer license

Reasons for denial of a renewal for a tobacco retailer license

  1. Submitting an incomplete or inaccurate application.
  2. The tobacco retail license lapsed or was permanent revoked.
  3. The tobacco retailer was closed for business and ceased tobacco retailing for more than 60 consecutive days. However, a tobacco retailer may be closed for business or may cease tobacco retailing for up to one year if the closure or cessation is due to new construction or renovation.
  4. The tobacco retailer does not substantially change the business premises or business operation for the purpose of increasing the sale or display of tobacco products

The review process can take up to 30 days.

Groups involved in the processing of a renewal application:

  1. Planning Division: Confirms the Conditional Use Permit is approved.
  2. Administrative Unit: This unit is responsible for the collection of the tobacco retailer license and required accompanied documents.
  3. Business Compliance Supervisors: Reviews, approves, or denies tobacco retailer license applications.

Please note: Your renewal application may be denied if the application is submitted after the license is expired. Additionally, amendments to Chapter 5.138 that were adopted in 2020, will apply and may impact your ability to qualify for renewal.

Rejected applications

Incomplete applications will be rejected and not processed You may reapply once all documents are provided and are accurate and current

Please Note: Your renewal application may be denied if the application is submitted after the license is expired and amendments to Chapter 5.138 that were adopted in 2020, will apply.

Approved applications

If your renewal application is approved, your Tobacco Retailer License will be mailed to you.

Please Note: Your renewal application may be denied if the application is submitted after the license is expired and amendments to Chapter 5.138 that were adopted in 2020, will apply.

Denied applications

If your application is denied, a NOTICE OF DENIAL will be mailed to you. The NOTICE OF DENIAL will include the reason(s) for denying the appliatoin. The decision to deny the application may be contested.

Please Note: Your renewal application may be denied if the application is submitted after the license is expired and amendments to Chapter 5.138 that were adopted in 2020, will apply.

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