8.52.030 Application procedure.
Application for a tobacco retailer’s permit shall be submitted to the department in the name of the person proposing to conduct retail tobacco sales and shall be signed by each person or an authorized agent thereof. Each person shall be responsible for reviewing the conditions of conducting retail tobacco sales within the county and shall agree to abide by these conditions by signing the application under penalty of perjury. All applications shall be submitted on a form supplied by the department and shall contain the following information:
A. The name, mailing address and telephone number of the applicant.
B. The business name, address and telephone number of each location for which a tobacco retailer’s permit is sought.
C. A single name and mailing address to receive all communications and notices required by or authorized by this chapter.
D. Proof that the location for which a tobacco retailer’s permit is sought has been issued a valid state tobacco retailer’s license by the California Board of Equalization.
E. Such other information as the department deems necessary for the administration or enforcement of this chapter.
F. Verification that the permittee has undertaken a training program in the laws relating to the sale of tobacco products in California as provided by or approved by the Kern County public health services department.
An application for a tobacco retailer’s permit must be obtained by a newly established business on or before the last day of the month following the month in which the business started. All information submitted as part of the application process shall be updated with the department whenever the information changes. A tobacco retailer shall provide the department with any updates within ten business days of a change. (Ord. 666 §1 (Exh. A), 2016).