Revised Tobacco Control Laws

This guide covers basic information on tobacco control laws, Federally and in the State of California, as of January 2025. Topics include:

• How to Comply with Tobacco Retail Laws – Overview
• Laws about Tobacco Retail Licensure
• Laws about Selling Tobacco Products
• Laws about Selling Flavored Tobacco Products
• Laws about Online Sales of Tobacco Products
• Laws about Signs and Storefront Ads
• Laws about Tobacco Product Packaging
• Laws about Self-Service Display
• Laws about Restrictions on Tobacco Product Sampling, Couponing, Rebates, and Gift Certificates
• Laws about the Sale of “Light”, “Low”, and “Mild” Tobacco Products
• Laws about the Sale of Bidis

This material can be ordered free of charge by tobacco retailers, law enforcement agencies, local tobacco retail licensing agencies, and CDPH/CTPP-funded agencies in California. Orders are limited to 1,000 pieces annually.

To order, use our online checkout or contact TECC customer service for assistance at (800) 258-9090 or help@tecc.org.