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Specialty Retailer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems

Act 2025-403 established the ABC Specialty Retailer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Permit. Effective June 1, 2025, the ABC Specialty Retailer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Permit:

  • Authorizes the sale of e-liquids, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and vapor-based alternative nicotine products.
  • The annual permit fee for an ABC Specialty Retailer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems is $1,000.00.
  • Any location that meets the definition of a Specialty Retailer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Permit under 28-11-2(19), must obtain the Specialty Retailer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Permit.  These locations must be restricted to those 21 years of age or older and have signs posted indicating the age restriction. 
  • All products sold must meet all requirements of state and federal law.

 

Existing permit holders that are required to apply for the ABC Specialty Retailer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems permit, will need to complete the process detailed in the form below:

 

Please note that all applicants for the Specialty Retailer of ENDS permit must receive approval from the ABC Board for their third-party age-verification scanning software as part of the initial application requirements. To request approval for your third-party age-verification scanning software, complete the “Third-Party Age Verification Scanning Software Form” and follow the instructions listed at the top of the form.

 

Note:  It is a violation of 28-11-16(d) to advertise, market, or offer for sale sell tobacco, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, e-liquids, or alternative nicotine products that in the labeling or design of the product, its packaging, or in its advertising or marketing materials use certain terms or imagery that may appeal to minors.  These products may be seized under 28-11-16(f). 

 

All 2024-2025 permits will expire at midnight on September 30, 2025; therefore, all permits must be renewed prior to midnight on September 30, 2025 and the fee is NOT pro-rated.  If you renew the incorrect license type, a refund will NOT be issued. 

 

This is offered as guidance but is not all encompassing.  License and Permit holders are responsible for following all state and federal laws, including Title 28 and ABC Rules and Regulations.