Layton, UT Business Licensing & Operations: Tobacco Retail License (2026)
Key Facts
- Threshold
- 35% of gross receipts or 20% of floor/shelf space
- License required
- Before operating (LMC 5.34.020)
- County permit deadline
- Required since July 1, 2018
- Background check
- Mandatory for every applicant
- Felony bar
- Convictions within last 7 years disqualify
- Zoning check
- Must meet LMC 19.06.210 standards
Summary
Layton requires a Retail Tobacco Specialty Business license before any store selling e-cigarettes, cigars or cigarettes can open if tobacco makes up over 35% of gross receipts or 20% of shelf/floor space. Applicants face a criminal background check and must first secure a Davis County Health Department permit.
1. All retail tobacco specialty businesses shall meet the zoning requirements outlined in LMC 19.06.210. 2. Beginning July 1, 2018, the City shall not issue or renew a business license for an applicant to conduct business as a retail tobacco specialty business until the applicant provides the City with proof that the retail tobacco specialty business has: a. A valid permit for a retail tobacco specialty business issued under Title 26, Chapter 62, Tobacco Retail Permit of Utah Code (as amended), by the Davis County Health Department; and b. A valid license to sell tobacco products from the Utah State Tax Commission. 3. In addition to the Business License requirements of this Title, the City shall require a criminal background check for any applicant of a retail tobacco specialty business license.
Full Breakdown
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Violations & Fines
The Community and Economic Development Director may suspend or revoke a license, or recommend the county deny renewal, for any violation of Chapter 5.34, including a pattern of unlawful activity under Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 16 of Utah Code or violation of FDA rules restricting sales to minors under 21 C.F.R. Part 1140 (LMC 5.34.080). Every police officer acts as an ex-officio license inspector with authority to inspect the premises for compliance. Decisions of the Director may be appealed under LMC 5.04.050 and 5.04.140.
Frequently Asked Questions
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