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Tobacco sales and smoking information

Access information and resources on tobacco sale and smoking laws.

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Resources

Health code and regulations

Health Code Article 19
San Francisco Health Code Article 19 covering smoking restrictions and tobacco sales.

Related programs and agencies

Office of Youth Tobacco Enforcement (OYTE)
Learn about the Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement (STAKE) Program.
San Francisco Tobacco-Free Project
Tobacco-Free Project Youth Engagement
Office of Small Business
San Francisco's central point of information for small businesses.
Treasurer & Tax Collector
The Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector is the banker, tax collector, collection agent and investment officer for the City.
Smokeless Tobacco: Health Effects
Learn more about the health effects of chewing (smokeless) tobacco from the CDC.

Documents

Signs and posters

Flavored tobacco ban poster

Information about the ban that prohibits Retail Tobacco Permit Holders from selling any nicotine or tobacco product with a flavor, such as fruit, sweet, candy, alcohol, mint, spice or menthol.

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E-cigarette restriction sign

Postcard in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Tagalog about the restrictions on e-cigarette sales.

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No smoking sign - English

Post this sign in English to let people know smoking is not allowed.

No smoking sign - Chinese

Post this sign in Chinese to let people know smoking is not allowed.

No smoking sign - Russian

Post this sign in Russian to let people know smoking is not allowed.

No smoking sign - Spanish

Post this sign in Spanish to let people know smoking is not allowed.

Forms and information

Restrictions on the sale of tobacco products

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Rules and Regulations for Retail Tobacco Sales

Learn about the rules and regulations around selling tobacco and tobacco permits.

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Tobacco Sales Education Booklet

Guide for neighborhood corner stores and small markets selling tobacco products

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Flavored Tobacco Product List

This is a non-exhaustive list of flavored tobacco

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FDA Authorized E-Cigarette Products

View the list of FDA approved e-cigarette products

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Smokeless (chewing) tobacco restrictions fact sheet

Learn about smokeless (chewing) tobacco and its restrictions.

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Enforcement process of smoking in workplaces and residences

Flow chart showing the review process for a smoking complaint.

No smoking in restaurants and other eating establishments

Learn more about the law prohibiting smoking in restaurants and other eating establishments.

No smoking ordinance in multiple‐unit housing complexes

Learn more about the law prohibting smoking in enclosed common areas of multi-unit residences

Smoking Prohibition Enforcement Alert

Notice of no smoking law that applies to all enclosed places of employmnet including restaurants and bars.

Smoke free ordinance requirements

No smoing requirements for business and property owners

Partner agencies

Department of Public Health
Environmental Health