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Due to inclement weather, DLCP will be closed for in‑person services on Monday, January 26, 2026. Live Chat support will remain available during the closure, and all online resources will continue to operate without interruption.

Cigarette Retail/Wholesale

Business Activity

  • Cigarette Retail
  • Cigarette Wholesale

** The Flavored Tobacco Product Prohibition Amendment Act of 2021 prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, and restricts the sale of electronic smoking devices within a quarter mile of middle schools or high schools in the District of Columbia.**

Fee Schedule

Cigarette Retail/Wholesale Fees

  • 2-year license - $99.00
  • 4-year license - $198.00
 

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“Skip the Trip” and Use the DC Business Portal to conduct business wherever and whenever you choose.

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IMPORTANT: The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection cooperates with other District of Columbia Government agencies to ensure applicants/licensees comply with all applicable D.C. Official Codes and Municipal Regulations. The agency reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or proof of inspection(s).

 

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