The Tobacco Sales Permit Program ensures that all facilities selling tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, have valid permits to operate. The San Francisco Tobacco Control Laws have been shown to dramatically reduce illegal sales to minors. Our program:

Issues permits to businesses selling tobacco products including e-cigarettes, vape pens, electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), etc.
Monitors and enforces illegal sales of tobacco, including e-cigarettes, to any persons under 21 years old.

Rules and Regulations governing our program for retail tobacco sales were most recently revised and issued on January 29, 2020.

The Responsibilities of a Tobacco Retail License Holder Booklet explains how corner stores and small markets in San Francisco can make sure they comply with Federal, State and Local laws.

For information about secondhand smoke prevention or enforcement please visit the Secondhand Smoke Prevention web page.

Please note: The information provided in the Interactive Density Map is based on business records maintained by the San Francisco Tax Collector's Office and the Environmental Health Branch. Any questions or discrepancies with the data can be directed to the EHB, Tobacco and Smoking Program at 415-252-3800 or by submitting a 311 complaint.

Making a Complaint

If you would like to make a complaint regarding the illegal sale of tobacco to minors or a related tobacco sales complaint, call 311.

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