TECC Technical Assistance Portfolio 2023-2024

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Tobacco Free Humboldt

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FAQ Why are you inspecting my business? On July 11, 2023, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance mandating a tobacco retail license in unincorporated Humboldt County. This means that all tobacco retailers must obtain licenses to sell tobacco, as well as comply with all county, state and federal laws. On Jan. 15, 2024, the Board implemented a fee structure which allows tobacco retailers to apply for a local license. What are you looking for? We are visiting to provide education and information to help you comply with all tobacco-related laws and ordinances that apply to your business. We will be looking for compliance with local, state and federal laws including Article 5 of the Health and Safety Code of California (formerly known as SB793 or Prop 31), the STAKE Act and the Humboldt County Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance. What is going to happen during the inspection? Staff from the Department of Health & Human Services Division of Environmental Health (DEH) will come into your store and identify themselves. They will inspect the products on your shelves, posted licenses, signage and store displays. They will talk with you about what they see. They will take notes and pictures. If they find products that should not be sold or any other potential violation, they will let you know and will discuss how to fix the issue. At the end of the inspection, they will conduct an exit interview and provide you with a written report.

LOCAL RESOURCES Eureka Chamber of Commerce 707-442-3728 hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m North Coast Small Business Development Center 707-445-9720 Women’s Business Center at Jedi 530-926-6670 Tobacco-Free Humboldt 707-268-2131 STATE RESOURCES California Office of the Small Business Advocate calosba.ca.gov Has online resources and potential financial incentives. FEDERAL RESOURCES U.S. Small Business Administration sba.gov/district/san-francisco Provides business counseling and other resources. 415-744-6820 hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VIOLATION PROCESS What if I'm selling a product that isn't legal? During the inspection, if products that are not permitted to be sold are found, you as the retailer/retailer’s agent will be notified and given up to 30 days to fix the issue on the first violation. On a return compliance check, if the products are still out, that will constitute a second violation and you will be given an addition 30 days to come back into compliance. Failure to come into compliance after the second violation may trigger administrative and/or financial action to be taken on the violation. DEH will provide information on how to correct the violation and provide time to do so. Do I have any rights in terms of violations during an inspection? Yes, you have the right to file an appeal. You can ask your inspector for more information on this if it occurs. Can I file a complaint if I have concerns about the inspection or inspector? Yes, you may contact DEH at 1-707-445-6215 to report a complaint.

HOW DO I RENEW OR OBTAIN A TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE? The term of a tobacco retailer license is one year. To renew a tobacco retail license, the retailer must submit a license fee and apply for the renewal of the license no later than 30 days prior to the expiration of a current license. • Late fees may be applied if the payment of the annual license fee is not made by the expiration date. • An application for a tobacco retail license shall include proof of all necessary state licenses, an application fee that is nonrefundable and the license fee.

TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSING ORDINANCE INSPECTION

707-445-6215 EnvHealth@co.humboldt.ca.us

TECC Portfolio 2023 - 2024

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