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Tobacco Licence - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to sell smoking or tobacco products by retail or wholesale. The licence enables you to sell tobacco products, such as cigarettes and cigars, at the premises specified by the licence.

The holder of a retail tobacconist's licence must display their licence at, or in close proximity to, each point of sale at the premises.

Licence holders must display their licence in a prominent place at each premises.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must:

  • supply details of the premises you intend to sell the products from
  • provide any other information needed by the Agency
  • pay the relevant application fees.

Duration

A tobacco licence (including a renewed licence) remains in force until the end of August following the grant of the licence.

Expiry

31 August

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All -

Application fee:

  • September to November - $689.70
  • December to February - $517.05
  • March to May - $345.45
  • June to August - $172.70.

Fees for 2025-26
Renew Renewal All $689.70

Fees for 2025-26

Act(s) name

Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1927 Australian Capital Territory

Transfer

This licence is not transferrable.

Administering agency

Health and Community Services Directorate

Population Health

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.