Stockton retailers selling tobacco, vape, or e-cigarettes need a city tobacco retail license under SMC Chapter 5.84, in addition to the state CDTFA license, and must follow California's age 21 minimum sale age.
Stockton tobacco retailers must obtain an annual city license, post age-21 signage, and conduct ID checks for buyers appearing under 30. California Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement Act (STAKE) inspections occur randomly. AB 793 prohibits flavored tobacco sales statewide, including most flavored vapes, menthol cigarettes, and flavored cigars. Sales to anyone under 21 trigger CDTFA fines plus city license suspension. Licenses must be displayed at the point of sale, and self-service displays of cigarettes are banned outside adult-only venues.
Selling tobacco without a city license, selling flavored products, sales to under-21 buyers, and missing posted age signage trigger fines, license suspension, and CDTFA enforcement.
Stockton, CA
California raised the legal sales age for tobacco and vape products to 21 statewide, and Stockton retailers must verify ID for any buyer who looks under 30. ...
Stockton, CA
California Senate Bill 793 prohibits the retail sale of most flavored tobacco products statewide, including menthol cigarettes and flavored vape liquids. Sto...
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