Budgeting for a Local Tobacco Retailer License Fee in California

The effectiveness of any local California tobacco retailer license (TRL) ordinance depends largely on enforcement.

The ability to fund implementation and enforcement is thus important for communities interested in adopting a TRL ordinance. ChangeLab Solutions designed this checklist to help jurisdictions think through all the costs associated with a TRL ordinance.

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Unfortunately, we had to retire the tool due to compatibility issues with our new website. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. This checklist serves as a good starting point for calculating TRL fees for your jurisdiction. Be sure to check out all of our TRL resources.