Skokie, IL Business Licensing & Operations: Tobacco Retail License (2026)

Section 26-301 of the Skokie Village Code makes it unlawful for any person or corporation to sell cigarettes, tobacco, and tobacco products in the Village without first obtaining a license under Division 2 of Chapter 26, Article VI. Applicants apply to the Village Manager or a designee on prescribed forms, and Section 26-302 requires evidence that the applicant is of good character and reputation before a license issues; the Village Manager or designee must act on an application within 30 days under Section 26-303, and a fee set under Section 46-73 applies under Section 26-309.

Once issued, a license must be displayed prominently where the products are sold under Section 26-305, cannot be transferred to another person or corporation under Section 26-310, and can be suspended or revoked under Section 26-306 for failing to comply with applicable codes or ordinances, for a fraudulent or false statement on the application, or for owing the Village unpaid fees, fines, or penalties, following a notice and hearing process set out in Sections 26-307 and 26-308. Beyond the licensing requirement itself, Section 26-275 separately bans selling, offering, giving away, or delivering any flavored electronic cigarette product, defining a 'characterizing flavor' to include tastes such as mint, chocolate, vanilla, and fruit, and bans operating a vending machine or self-service display for tobacco, cigarette, or electronic cigarette products altogether. 00.