Tobacco Retail Licensing (TRL)

Notice: The City Council Rules Committee discussed potential changes to San Leandro Tobacco regulations on May 26, 2021. The meeting included an opportunity for public comments. Additional details can be found in the public notice (PDF). The City also hosted a roundtable forum on July 20, 2021 at 1:30 pm. Watch the full video..

Apply for or renew a City of San Leandro Tobacco Retailers License.

Note: In Q4 2020, all San Leandro tobacco retailers were mailed a letter containing their business license number and account pin. This information is required to complete the online application process.

Program Goals

San Leandro's goal, through education and partnership, is to have all tobacco retailers in San Leandro in compliance with state law and the city's local ordinance before its effective date of August 15, 2018. To establish a partnership with businesses in San Leandro around the new Ordinance, two information sessions scheduled at City Hall took place for tobacco retailers.

  1. What is a Tobacco Retailer's License (TRL)?
  2. How do I obtain a Tobacco Retailer’s License?
  3. How much will it cost to obtain a Tobacco Retailer’s License (TRL)?
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  1. Will tobacco retailers be offered training regarding San Leandro’s new laws?
  2. How many compliance checks will the police do each year?
  3. Can my Tobacco Retailer’s License (TRL) be suspended or revoked? If this happens, do I have appeal rights?
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