Business Licensing & Operations in St. Louis County, MN (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated St. Louis County, Minnesota.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of St. Louis County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Tobacco Retail License
St. Louis County Ordinance No. 51 makes it unlawful to sell tobacco, tobacco-related devices, or run compliance checks tied to electronic delivery devices without a county license first. The County Auditor processes applications for the County Board, which can approve, deny, or delay action pending investigation, and licenses expire every calendar year.
St. Louis County Tobacco & Vape Retailer License
Significant RestrictionsSt. Louis County, MN Ordinance No. 51 (Tobacco), Section 300
Section 300. License. No person shall sell or offer to sell any tobacco or tobacco-related device without first having obtained a license to do so from the County, unless located within a town of a home rule charter or statutory city that has retained licensing authority under Minnesota Statutes Section 461.12, subdivision 1.
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