(a) Renewal of License. A tobacco retailer’s license is invalid if the appropriate fee has not been timely paid in full or if the term of the license has expired. The term of a tobacco retailer license is one (1) year. Each tobacco retailer shall apply for the renewal of their tobacco retailer’s license and submit the license fee no later than thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the current license. A retailer that fails to timely submit a renewal application and fee may be ineligible for license renewal and must submit a new application pursuant to Section 817-6 at the discretion of the Department.

(b) Each tobacco retailer shall pay the annual license fee no later than the expiration date of the current license. If payment is not made by the expiration date, late fees will be applied in accordance with the permitting agency’s policy. (Ord. 2718, 7/11/2023)