California Cigarette & Tobacco Products Licensing
The Board of Equalization is offering interactive classes on its Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing program and related tobacco tax laws. The classes are designed to inform, answer questions, and help California sellers of cigarettes and tobacco products understand their requirements and avoid penalties. You will learn:
- Who must be licensed
- What brands of tobacco can be sold in California
- What records must be maintained on the premises
- What to expect during a tobacco inspection
- When tobacco products may be seized
- How to avoid fines and penalties
- What rights taxpayers have
- And much more.
Classes are offered throughout the state. See the schedule below for locations and times or call the BOE at 916-322-8536 for information. Pre-registration is not required but is recommended to ensure space. Publications regarding this program will be provided during class. Some publications are also available in multiple languages. BOE publications are available on the Board's website at www.boe.ca.gov.
If you would like a separate class presentation for your organization or group, please contact the Board at 916-327-5154. You may also email your request to mdaprato@boe.ca.gov. If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled classes in person, you can now review the PowerPoint class presentation, Retail Sales of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products , at your own pace. This online class covers the material discussed during the instructor-led class.
* Class Schedule*
| Date | Location | Time/ Schedule |
Phone Number/ Reservation |
February 2, 2010 | Board of Equalization 1521 West Cameron Ave., Rm 211 West Covina, CA 91790 (free parking) |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 916-322-8536 Click here to Register Flyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2010 | The Lifestyle Center (Conference Room) 5105 West Cypress Ave. Visalia, CA 93277 (Free Parking) |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 916-322-8536 Click here to Register Flyer |
| May 11, 2010 | Board of Equalization 5901 Green Valley Circle, Rm 207 Culver City, CA 90230 (free parking) |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m | 916-322-8536 Click here to Register Flyer |
| May 26, 2010 | Board of Equalization 3737 Main Street, Rm 200 Riverside, CA 92501 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m | 916-322-8536 Click here to Register Flyer |