Tobacco Retailer Permit

All Tobacco Retailers in Foster City must obtain and maintain a valid Tobacco Retailer Permit for each retail location and ensure the permit is renewed annually before expiration.

“Tobacco product” means a tobacco product as defined in Section 104495(a)(8) of the California Health and Safety Code, as that provision may be amended from time to time.

“Tobacco retailer” means a person who engages in the sale of tobacco products directly to the public from a retail location. “Tobacco retailer” includes a person who operates vending machines from which tobacco products are sold in the city of Foster City. 

Link to Tobacco Retailer Permit Ordinance

Copies of a valid City of Foster City Business License and a California Cigarette & Tobacco Products Retailers License will be required along with the application form and fees outlined in the checklist below: 

• Tobacco Retailer Permit Application
• Tobacco Retailer Permit Checklist