(a) Any person who distributes tobacco, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or alternative nicotine products within this state shall first obtain a permit from the board for each location of distribution. There is no fee for the permit.
(b) Any person who maintains a tobacco, tobacco product, electronic nicotine delivery system, or alternative nicotine product vending machine on his or her property in this state shall first obtain a permit from the board for each machine at each machine location. The permit for each machine shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the machine.
(c) A permit shall be valid only for the location specified in the permit application.
(d) A permit is not transferable or assignable and shall be renewed annually. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a location for which a permit is obtained is sold or transferred, the permit shall be transferred to the person obtaining control of the location and shall be valid for 30 days after the transfer during which time a new permit shall be obtained.
(e) If feasible, the board by rule may adopt procedures for the issuance and renewal of permits which combine tobacco permit procedures with the application and licensing procedures for alcoholic beverages.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.
Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
Section 28-11-1 - Legislative Intent.
Section 28-11-2 - Definitions.
Section 28-11-3 - Minors Enlisted to Help Board Enforce State and Federal Laws.
Section 28-11-4 - Purpose of Rules.
Section 28-11-5 - Tobacco Prevention Materials; Funding.
Section 28-11-6 - Distribution of Tobacco or Tobacco Products.
Section 28-11-6.1 - Vending Machines.
Section 28-11-6.2 - Self-Service Displays.
Section 28-11-7 - Distribution Permits.
Section 28-11-8 - Failure to Obtain or Display Permit.
Section 28-11-9 - Suspension or Revocation of Permit; Hearing Commission; Fines.
Section 28-11-10 - Disposition of Funds.
Section 28-11-11 - Annual Report.
Section 28-11-12 - Advisory Board.
Section 28-11-14 - Fines for Unlawful Possession of Contraband.
Section 28-11-16 - Advertising Restrictions.
Section 28-11-17 - Distribution, Sale, etc., in Violation of Federal Law or Fda Rule.
Section 28-11-18 - Child-Resistant Packaging; Warning Signs.
Section 28-11-19 - Limitations on Location of Retail Businesses.
Section 28-11-21 - Duties of Department of Mental Health; Annual Report; Transitional Grant Monies.