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Smoke Free Air Act Exemption - Register a Tobacco Event

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Before you submit your application

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    Read the Application to Register a Tobacco Event for complete requirements and steps to register a tobacco promotion event.
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    You will need to submit a copy of your Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Cigarette Retail Dealer License.

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    You will need a copy of the Retail Dealer Certificate of Registration for Cigarettes and Tobacco Products issued by New York State for each entity planning to sell tobacco products at the event (event promoter or any distributors).
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    You will need a copy of the current valid Certificate of Appointment of Distributor of Tobacco Products issued by New York State for each entity planning to sell tobacco products at the event. This includes event promoters and distributors.

     

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    A valid e-mail address is required if applying online.
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    There is a $25 fee for each event.
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    List of accepted payment methods. More info
  • Ready to Apply?

    Steps to apply online:

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    Review the Prerequisites above and gather all required documents.
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    Make electronic versions of all documents required for applying for a permit. You will upload these documents into the online permit system. The following document types can be uploaded: PDF, JPG, GIF, PNG, XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX, VSD, and TXT.
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    At least 14 days before the event, create an account with the NYC Online Licensing system. Payment is required to complete and submit the application so applicants should have their credit or debit card information readily available. Partially completed applications may be saved and returned to later for completion.

     

    If you have an account, log in and provide your password. You do not need to create a new account for each tobacco event. You can apply for a new event using the same Online Account.

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    Select Register a Tobacco Event and enter the requested information into each field.  Fields with an asterisk (*) are required.  Applicants will be requested to upload copies of the documents identified in the Prerequisites section above. These documents can be uploaded individually or as a single file.
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    Pay with a credit or debit card to complete the application.