Fresno requires every tobacco and vape retailer to obtain an annual tobacco retail license, in addition to a state CDTFA license, with proximity restrictions near schools and youth-serving facilities under FMC Chapter 9.
Fresno Municipal Code Chapter 9 establishes a local tobacco retailer license administered by city code enforcement. Licenses are non-transferable, renew annually, and require posted age signage and ID checks for buyers under 30. State law AB 793 raised purchase age to 21. Retailers within 500 feet of K-12 schools, parks, or libraries face additional scrutiny. Suspension follows minor-sale citations, with escalating penalties for repeat violations. Vape and flavored product sales must comply with California SB 793 statewide flavor ban.
Selling tobacco without a city license, failing to post age signage, or selling to minors triggers fines, license suspension, and possible CDTFA referral.
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