Tobacco Retailer Licensing Playbook
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2015
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Health
Tobacco retailer licensing (TRL) is a policy requiring all stores that sell tobacco to obtain a special license for the privilege of selling these products to consumers. TRL can be used to implement and enforce a variety of policies aimed at reducing access and exposure to tobacco products in the retail environment. This report offers ten strategies for creating and implementing effective TRL policies at the local level.