Inspection Checklist Cigarette Retail Dealers  Mobile App

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  Do you sell retail cigarettes to consumers?

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  Use this checklist to learn what our inspectors look for and help avoid violations.

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  If you sell retail cigarettes directly to consumers, you must have a valid DCA Cigarette Retail ...

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  DCA’s combined license and complaint sign must be posted where all customers can see it.

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  It is illegal to sell tobacco products that have or produce a taste or aroma relating to any of ...

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  It is illegal to sell loose cigarettes.

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  It is illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.

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  Tip: Products prohibited for sale to anyone under 21 include cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco,...

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  Tip: Products prohibited for sale to anyone under 18 include non-tobacco shisha, herbal cigarette...

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  Tip: Customers must show proof of age with a driver’s license or other photo ID issued by a gover...

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  Employees who are younger than 18 cannot sell or handle tobacco products, unless the employee is...

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  Tobacco products should not be displayed where they are easily accessible by the public.

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  The Age Restriction Sign must be clearly posted on white paper with red letters.

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  Tip: The sign must be 11 inches wide by 8.

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  The NYC/NYS Tax Stamp Sign must be clearly posted in color on white paper.

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  Tip: The sign must be 11 inches wide by 8.

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  It is illegal to accept a coupon or rebate for the purchase of cigarettes or tobacco products.

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  It is illegal to offer a multi-package discount for cigarettes or tobacco products.

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  It is illegal to offer a discount on some other product in exchange for purchasing cigarettes or...

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  It is illegal to sell cigarettes or tobacco products for less than the price displayed on packag...

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  It is illegal to sell smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, powdered tobacco, snus) that has been ...

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  It is illegal to sell a cigar for $3 or less (including sales tax) or $2.

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  Tip: Cigars priced at $3.

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  It is illegal to sell cigarettes or little cigars unless they are in a pack of 20 and sold for a...

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  It is illegal to sell a package of roll-your-own tobacco containing less than 6/10 of an ounce o...

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  It is illegal to sell a package of wrapping papers, wrapping leaves, or tubes that can be used t...

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  It is illegal to sell bidis and gutka unless you are a business that primarily sells tobacco pro...

• ...and More!