Vermont Statewide Rule
Vermont Vape Retail Licensing Under 7 V.S.A.
Key Facts
- Note
- Authority: 7 V.S.A. sections 1002 and 1003
- Permit/License
- Tobacco license required for retailers
- Note
- 92 percent wholesale tax on e-cigarettes
- Prohibition
- Online sales largely prohibited
- Note
- Department of Liquor and Lottery enforces
Summary
Vermont regulates the retail sale of electronic cigarettes and vapor products through state licensing under Title 7, requiring tobacco licenses for all retailers.
Except as provided in subsection (h) of this section, no person shall engage in the retail sale of tobacco products, tobacco substitutes, or tobacco paraphernalia in the person's place of business without a tobacco license obtained from the Division of Liquor Control.
Full Breakdown
Retailers selling tobacco substitutes, including electronic cigarettes and vape products, must obtain a Vermont tobacco license under 7 V.S.A. 1002. Vermont also imposes a 92 percent wholesale tax on e-cigarettes and vapor products. Online sales of tobacco substitutes to Vermont consumers are prohibited under Act 28 of 2019 unless the seller meets specific licensing requirements. Retailers must verify purchaser age and may not sell to anyone under 21. Penalties for unlicensed sales include fines and license revocation. Vermont's Department of Liquor and Lottery enforces tobacco retail compliance through inspections.
Violations & Penalties
Selling vape products without a license or to underage buyers carries fines up to $500 per violation and potential license revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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