Tobacco Licence

Description

Under the Tobacco Control Act convenience store owners are required to obtain a Tobacco Licence to sell tobacco and tobacco related products. Licence holders must also display signage indicating that only persons 19 years of age or older are permitted to purchase tobacco products. The legislation also requires that "No Smoking" signs be posted in retail areas.

Requirements

  1. Completed Application for Food and/or Tobacco Licence (PDF: 273 KB)
  2. Floor plan of the proposed premises indicating locations of equipment, rooms and sanitary facilities.
  3. Municipal approval, if applicable.

Legislation

Statutes Regulations
Smoke-Free Environment Act Smoke-free Environment Regulations
Tobacco Act (Federal)

Refer to the Government Service Centre Division's legislation page for information on obtaining official copies of legislation.

Fees

No fee required.

Applications and Publications

Name
Application for Food and/or Tobacco Licence (PDF: 273 KB)

Printed copies of applications and publications are available at the Government Service Centre Division's regional and area offices.

Contact

Contact Location Telephone
Manager of Operations St. John's (709) 729-2008
Manager of Operations Harbour Grace (709) 945-3107
Manager of Operations Clarenville (709) 466-4060
Manager of Operations Gander (709) 256-1428
Manager of Operations Grand Falls-Windsor (709) 292-4347
Manager of Operations Corner Brook (709) 637-2446
Environmental Health Officer Happy Valley-Goose Bay (709) 896-5428

Refer to the Government Service Centre Division's locations page for additional contact information.

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