Tobacco and Vaping Product (also known as e-cigarette) Retailers
All Oregon Tobacco Retail License holders are responsible for ensuring their premises follow all federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the retail sale of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems, including not selling tobacco and inhalant delivery system products to people under 21 years of age.
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To apply for a tobacco retail license, visit the Department of Revenue and click on the link under "When and how do I apply for the license from the Department of Revenue?"
The Department of Revenue reviews applications and issues tobacco retail licenses. They also collect the annual $984 license fee.
Anyone who sells tobacco or vaping products – including stores, cigar and hookah lounges, and bars – is considered a tobacco retailer and is required to purchase a license to continue selling tobacco or vaping products.
Each year, retailers need to renew their tobacco retail license and pay the annual fee.
Local Programs
Counties or cities with their own, local tobacco retail license program are keeping their local fee structures and continue to operate their program separately from the state. Information about and links to local programs is available from the
Oregon Department of Revenue. The license does not apply to retailers operating on tribal lands.
Welcome Newsletter and Quarterly Bulletin
Sign up to receive quarterly program email updates and timely information about regulatory changes. You can sign up by clicking on the The Tobacco Retail License Bulletin link.
Retailer Education and TrainingAs a retailer, you are responsible for making sure your employees follow federal, state and local tobacco and vaping product regulations. OHA TRL is available to provide additional support if you have questions or would like assistance understanding the tobacco sales regulations. To reach out for support, email us at
Tobacco.Inspections@odhsoha.oregon.gov or call us at 971-673-2283. We offer online training, phone consultation, and in-person education as part of your routine inspections.
If you receive a penalty for a violation an inspector has found at your store, you must read the retailer training manual in the following section within 90 days of your store's first penalty.
Education Materials
Below are links to downloadable educational materials to help you stay in compliance with all tobacco regulations.
Learn about the Tobacco Retail License Program
Watch the Tobacco Retail Licensing Virtual Training for Retailers
View helpful handouts for training staff
Compliance Inspection GuidanceIDS Child-Resistant Packaging Requirements: Packaging Attractive to Minors Requirements:
Types of Inspections
The following matrix provides a high-level overview of Oregon's tobacco retail inspections and helps explain why and how inspections are taking place in the community.
Retailer Forms and Signs
Retailers are required to post signs prohibiting sales of tobacco and vaping products to persons under the age of 21. Download and print signs below.