What is the reason to obtain a retail cigarette license in order to sell tobacco products?

If you start selling tobacco or cigarette products without appropriate licenses then you will be subject to fines or imprisonment up to one year, or both. So, it is recommended to properly obtain cigarette or tobacco licenses before conducting business.

Carrying renewed retail cigarette and tobacco licenses and sales tax permit is mandatory to sell any tobacco items in the state of New York. Certificate of Authority and Retail cigarette license must be displayed at location prominently.