Is there a license required to sell tobacco products?
Sacramento County requires all businesses that sell tobacco and tobacco-related products, including pipes and other paraphernalia, to obtain a Tobacco Retailer License. The license will be issued by the Department of Finance, and businesses will be subject to annual inspections by the Environmental Management Department for correct signage and storage of tobacco products. In addition, the Sheriff conducts undercover purchase attempts using minors as decoys. The fee for the Tobacco Retailer License is $294.00, and the license term is one year. The License is not transferable between owners and is issued to each location where tobacco products are sold.
