KRS 438.3061: Tobacco, nicotine, or vapor product license requirement -- Temporary

license -- Penalties.

(1) On or after July 1, 2026, a person, firm, or corporation shall not operate as a retailer

selling alternative nicotine products, tobacco products , or authorized nicotine vapor

products in or on any premises in the Commonwealth without first obtaining a

tobacco, nicotine, or vapor product license issued by the department. The

department may issue:

(a) A tobacco, nicotine, or vapor product license that may be renewed annually;

(b) 1. A temporary tobacco, nicotine, or vapor product license for use at fairs,

festivals, and other similar events.

2. A temporary license issued under this paragraph shall be valid for no

more than thirty (30) days.

3. The department shall approve or deny every application for a temporary

tobacco, nicotine, or vapor product license within fourteen (14) business

days; and

(c) Any other special or temporary license the department deems necessary.

(2) (a) Any person who, by himse lf or herself or through another, directly or

indirectly, violates subsection (1) of this section shall be subject to the

penalties in KRS 243.990(2).

(b) On and after November 1, 2026, the department shall confiscate all alternative

nicotine products, tobacco products, or authorized nicotine vapor products

from any person, firm, or corporation that violates subsection (1) of this

section.