How long are the licenses valid?
• In addition to the normal identifying information, all applicants must provide proof that the location at which they propose to or are selling tobacco products has been issued a valid state tobacco retailers license by the California State Board of Equalization. • A combined fee for the cost of application processing and the annual cost of the license ($235) must be paid. It is recommended that the annual license fee be pro-rated on a fiscal year basis, in a quarterly manner. • The license is effective for a one year period or portions thereof between July 1 and June of each year. The license will expire at that time unless renewed. • Licenses are non-transferable and violation histories will continue to be counted against a location except where a clear arms-length transfer to a new proprietor has occurred. • The application processing includes the circulation of the application to the Planning Division for zoning approval and to the Police Department for general information. When t
