Nevada Statewide Rule
Nevada Vape Retail Licensing Under NRS 370
Key Facts
- Retail license
- Tobacco Retail Dealer's License required
- Issuer
- Nevada Department of Taxation
- Minimum age
- 21 to purchase
- Vapor tax
- 30% of wholesale price
- Enforcement
- License revocation for violations
Summary
Nevada requires vapor and other tobacco product retailers to hold a Tobacco Retail Dealer's License from the Department of Taxation, verify buyers are 21, and remit the 30 percent other-tobacco-products wholesale tax on vapor products.
NRS 370.567 Required licensing. 1. A person shall not engage in business as a wholesale dealer of cigarettes, a wholesale dealer of other tobacco products or a tobacco retail dealer in this State unless that person first secures a license to engage in that activity from the Department. 2. A person shall not engage in business as a cigarette vending machine operator in this State unless that person first secures a license to engage in that activity from the Department. 3. A person shall not engage in business as a logistics company unless that person first secures a license to engage in that activity from the Department. 4. A person shall not operate a warehouse or distribution center unless that person first secures a license to engage in that activity from the Department. 5.
Full Breakdown
Under NRS Chapter 370, a retailer must hold a Tobacco Retail Dealer's License, issued annually by the Nevada Department of Taxation (NRS 370.587), to sell vapor and other tobacco products. Vapor products are taxed as other tobacco products at 30 percent of the wholesale price. Retailers must verify that buyers are at least 21, maintain records, and comply with PACT Act requirements for remote sales. Local governments may not impose conflicting product standards but may impose business licensing and zoning rules. Selling to minors or without a license triggers penalties and possible license revocation.
Violations & Penalties
Selling vapor products without a license or to underage buyers can result in monetary penalties and suspension or revocation of the retailer's tobacco license by the Department of Taxation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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