Fla. Stat. 210.085
Transactions only with permitted manufacturers, importers, distributing agents, dealers, and retail dealers

Except as otherwise provided in s. 210.04(9), a manufacturer or importer, or a distributing agent representing a manufacturer or importer, may sell or distribute cigarettes to a person located or doing business within this state only if such person is a dealer or importer with a valid, current permit under s. 210.15. A distributing agent may accept cigarettes from a manufacturer or importer with a valid, current permit for transfer to a dealer with a valid, current permit but may not own or sell cigarettes. A dealer may sell or distribute cigarettes to a person located or doing business within this state only if such person is a dealer or retail dealer with a valid, current permit under s. 569.003. A dealer may obtain cigarettes only from a manufacturer or importer or from a distributing agent or dealer with a valid, current permit under s. 210.15. A retail dealer may obtain cigarettes only from a dealer with a valid, current permit under s. 210.15.

Source: Section 210.085 — Transactions only with permitted manufacturers, importers, distributing agents, dealers, and retail dealers, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0210.­085 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

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