Apple Valley, CA Business Licensing & Operations: Tobacco Retail License (2026)

370(A) makes it a misdemeanor for any person or proprietor to act as a tobacco retailer at a location for which a valid Tobacco Retailer's Permit has not been issued, and a separate permit is required for each location; the Code bars issuing a permit for any non-fixed location, including vehicles, and for residences or newsstands. A retailer without a valid permit, including one whose permit is suspended, must keep tobacco products and paraphernalia entirely out of public view, and each day of unpermitted sales is a separate violation.

380, the Town Finance Department processes applications, which must be signed by a proprietor who personally shows government-issued ID, and a new permit is required whenever ownership or the form of ownership changes. 410 makes it non-transferable. 00 for a fourth or later violation, tracking the fine amounts set by Business and Professions Code § 22958(a). A retailer may request an administrative hearing within 15 calendar days of a violation notice.