Revised Tobacco Control Laws

This guide covers basic information on tobacco control laws, to both federal and in the State of California, as of January 2026. 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 Delivery and Online Sales of Tobacco Products
• Laws about Required Signage
• Laws about Tobacco Product Packaging
• Laws about Self-Service Display and Vending Machines
• Laws about 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
• Laws Prohibiting the Sale, Possession, or Storage of Cannabis or Cannabis Products

STAKE Act print materials, including this material, can be ordered and fulfilled, at no-cost, for tobacco retailers and California Tobacco Prevention (CDPH/CTPP)-funded projects. Any orders exceeding 500 pieces will require additional approval from CTPP before they can be fulfilled. To order, contact customer service by calling (800) 258-9090 or use our online STAKE Act material order form.