Validity and Renewal of Licence
Tobacco products cannot be sold without a licence. Licensees must possess a valid licence and must renew their existing licence before it expires. Licence is valid only when payment has been made. Regulation 4 and 7 of the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) (Licensing of Importer, Wholesalers and Retailers) Regulations 2010 ("the Licensing Regulations")
If a renewal notice is not received one month before the expiry date of the existing licence, licensees should contact the Tobacco Regulation Branch, Tel: 6684 2031/32/33.
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No Sale Of Cigarettes In Loose Sticks
No licensee shall sell by retail, offer for sale by retail, possess for sale by retail or permit to be sold or offered any cigarette, which is removed from its container. (Regulation 6(5)(a) of the Licensing Regulations)
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Prohibition Of Persons Under The Age Of 18 Years From Selling Tobacco Products
No person under the age of 18 years can sell, offer for sale, possess for sale or permit to be sold or offered any tobacco product at the licensed premises. (Regulation 6(5)(b) of the Licensing Regulations)
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Changes In Particulars
Licensee must seek to inform TRB within 3 days of any change in the particulars/details contained in the licence or application for a licence. An amendment fee is applicable to any changes made on the licence. (Regulation 9 of the Licensing Regulations)
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Transfer Of Licence
The licence to retail tobacco products is non-transferable. (Regulation 13 of the Licensing Regulations)
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