{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"22974.7","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22974.7","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8.6. CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS LICENSING ACT OF 2003 [22970. - 22991.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8.6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. License for Retailers of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products [22971.7. - 22974.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8.6/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 82, Sec. 3.   Effective June 30, 2004.","effective":"2004-06-30","html":"<p>In addition to any other civil or criminal penalty provided by law, upon a finding that a retailer has violated any provision of this division, the board may take the following actions:</p><p>(a) In the case of the first offense, the board may revoke or suspend the license or licenses of the retailer pursuant to the procedures applicable to the revocation of a license set forth in Section <a href=\"/rtc/30148\">30148</a> of the Revenue and Taxation Code.</p><p>(b) In the case of a second or any subsequent offense, in addition to the action authorized under subdivision (a), the board may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed the greater of either of the following:</p><p>(1) Five times the retail value of the seized cigarettes or tobacco products.</p><p>(2) Five thousand dollars ($5,000).</p>","text":"In addition to any other civil or criminal penalty provided by law, upon a finding that a retailer has violated any provision of this division, the board may take the following actions: (a) In the case of the first offense, the board may revoke or suspend the license or licenses of the retailer pursuant to the procedures applicable to the revocation of a license set forth in Section 30148 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (b) In the case of a second or any subsequent offense, in addition to the action authorized under subdivision (a), the board may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed the greater of either of the following: (1) Five times the retail value of the seized cigarettes or tobacco products. (2) Five thousand dollars ($5,000).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/license-for-retailers-of-cigarettes-and-tobacco-products-22974-7","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}