Nassau County, NY Business Licensing & Operations: Tobacco Retail License (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- Admin Code Title H-1, § 9-25.13
- Allowed flavors
- Flavorless, tobacco, mint, menthol
- First violation
- $500–$1,000 civil penalty
- Repeat violation
- $1,000–$2,000 civil penalty
- Enforced by
- Health + Consumer Affairs
Summary
Nassau County smoke shops and vape retailers may sell e-cigarette and liquid nicotine products only if they are flavorless or tobacco, mint, or menthol flavored. Every other characterizing flavor is prohibited countywide under the Administrative Code, enforced by the Departments of Health and Consumer Affairs.
§ 9-25.13 Sale Restrictions. E-cigarette and liquid nicotine products may only be offered for sale within the County of Nassau if they are flavorless or tobacco, mint, or menthol flavored. ... § 9-25.15 Violations and Penalties. Violations of any provision of this Title shall be punishable by a civil penalty of a minimum of five hundred dollars ($500.00), but not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a first violation, and a minimum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), but not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each subsequent violations.
Full Breakdown
Local Law 29-2019 added Title H-1 to Chapter IX of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Section 9-25.13 restricts sales: e-cigarette and liquid nicotine products may be offered for sale in Nassau County only if flavorless or tobacco, mint, or menthol flavored. Fruit, candy, dessert, and all other characterizing flavors are barred. The Departments of Health and Consumer Affairs hold concurrent enforcement authority under Section 9-25.14 and may serve official notices of violation. The law took effect January 1, 2020, and self-repeals if identical or substantially similar state or federal legislation is enacted (Section 9-25.17).
Violations & Fines
Section 9-25.15 sets a civil penalty of $500 to $1,000 for a first violation, and $1,000 to $2,000 for each subsequent violation of the Title.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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