§ 445-10.002. License requirement.

(a)

It is unlawful for any retailer, individual, or entity to conduct tobacco retailing in the unincorporated area of the county without first obtaining and maintaining a valid tobacco retailer's license from Contra Costa County for each location where tobacco retailing is conducted.

(b)

No tobacco retailer's license will be issued that:

(1)

Authorizes tobacco retailing at any location other than a fixed location. Tobacco retailing by persons on foot and tobacco retailing from vehicles are prohibited.

(2)

Authorizes tobacco retailing in a pharmacy.

(3)

Results in the total number of tobacco retailer's licenses in the unincorporated area of the county exceeding ninety.

(c)

Each day that tobacco products are offered for sale by a tobacco retailer without a tobacco retailer's license is a separate violation.

(Ord. No. 2017-01, § VIII, 7-18-17; Ord. No. 2003-01 § 3; Ord. No. 98-50 § 2)