Oregon Statutes 431A.198 – Licensure; fees; rules; exemption
(1) Except as provided in subsection (8) of this section, the Department of Revenue shall issue licenses to, and annually renew licenses for, a person that makes retail sales of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems at qualified premises.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 431A.198
- City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) To be qualified for licensure under this section, a premises:
(a) Must be a premises that is fixed and permanent;
(b) May not be located in an area that is zoned exclusively for residential use; and
(c) Must meet any qualification for engaging in the retail sale of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems enacted as an ordinance by the governing body of a local public health authority under ORS § 431A.218, provided that the department has knowledge of the qualification pursuant to an agreement entered into under ORS § 431A.212.
(3) For the purpose of licensing premises under this section, the department shall adopt rules establishing:
(a) Procedures for applying for and renewing licenses; and
(b) Licensure application, issuance and renewal fees.
(4) An application submitted under this section and information related to applying for or renewing a license under this section is confidential and not subject to public disclosure under ORS § 192.311 to 192.478. However, the department may share an application submitted under this section and information related to applying for or renewing a license under this section with the Department of Justice, the Oregon Health Authority or a local public health authority.
(5) The Department of Revenue shall publish a list that includes the name of each person to which a license has been issued under this section, the address of each premises for which a license has been issued under this section and any other information that the department determines is relevant to the public with respect to the retail sale of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems.
(6) Fees established under subsection (3)(b) of this section must be reasonably calculated to cover but not exceed the costs incurred by the department in administering ORS § 431A.190 to 431A.216.
(7) All moneys collected under this section shall be deposited in the suspense account described in ORS § 431A.206.
(8) The department may not require a person that makes retail sales of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems to obtain a license under this section if the person holds a license or other authorization issued by a city or local public health authority pursuant to ORS § 431A.220. [2021 c.586 § 5]