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Business Licensing & Operations in Westchester County, NY (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Westchester County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Westchester County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Tobacco Retail License

Westchester County issues no vape-shop license: that is New York State's job. County law controls the counter instead: e-cigarettes count as tobacco products, must sit behind a manned counter or under lock and key, and cannot be sold to anyone under 21.

Westchester County Vape Retail Rules: No County License, Behind-Counter Only

Some Restrictions

Westchester County Code § 535.31 (L.L. No. 22-2001; L.L. No. 2-2018, § 4)

…it shall be unlawful for any person to display or store a tobacco product for sale, storage, or distribution without charge, in a manner which permits the purchaser or recipient of the tobacco product direct access or self-service to tobacco products. … No person operating a place of business wherein tobacco products are sold or offered for sale may display and store such products except as fo...

Secondhand Dealers

Anyone buying, selling, exchanging or pledging secondhand precious metals, gems, watches, coins or electronics in Westchester County must hold a county secondhand dealer license before opening for business.

Westchester County Secondhand Dealer License Required

Significant Restrictions

Laws of Westchester County § 863.243

No person shall conduct, operate or engage as a secondhand dealer within the County of Westchester or hold themselves out as being able to do so, unless such person is licensed pursuant to this article.

Towing Companies

Westchester County caps non-consent tow charges at $65 for the first mile, $1.50 per added mile, and $5 per 24-hour storage day, enforced by the County Department of Weights and Measures.

Westchester County Non-Consent Towing Rate Caps

Some Restrictions

Laws of Westchester County § 863.216

A charge of up to $65.00 may be imposed if vehicle is towed for distance of one mile or part thereof.b.An additional charge of up to $1.50 per mile may be imposed for each additional mile or part thereof.c.Storage charges shall be at the rate of not more than $5.00 for each 24 hours or part thereof. All vehicles must be stored on the premises of the towing operator, unless a waiver is granted b...

Business Licensing & Operations by City in Westchester County

3 cities in Westchester County have their own business licensing & operations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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