Chapter 431A — Public Health Programs and Activities
ORS 431A.198 Licensure; fees; rules; exemption
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.
To be qualified for licensure under this section, a premises:
Must be a premises that is fixed and permanent;
May not be located in an area that is zoned exclusively for residential use; and
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.
For the purpose of licensing premises under this section, the department shall adopt rules establishing:
Procedures for applying for and renewing licenses; and
Licensure application, issuance and renewal fees.
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.
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.
All moneys collected under this section shall be deposited in the suspense account described in ORS 431A.206.
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.
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