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Kick-Starting the Business Obtaining licensure marks only the first step in creating a successful tobacco distribution business

This tobacco license costs $1,200 per location (with a separate license for each location), and wholesalers must renew each year

Everyone, including Native American tribes except licensed distributors, manufacturer's representatives or licensed retailers.

Do NOT sell or distribute cigarette tobacco or roll-your-own tobacco products without a warning statement on the package

You must renew it annually to continue operating legally in California

It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes to anyone under 21