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Retail Tobacco or Nicotine Products Dealer Permit: Miami restaurant guide

Florida DBPR — Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco

What it is

State permit required to sell cigarettes, cigars, tobacco or nicotine/vape products at your location.

When a restaurant needs it

Only if you sell tobacco or nicotine products (including from a vending machine).

How to apply

Apply in DBPR Online Services (Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco). DBPR now requires all AB&T license and permit applicants to file through its online system; Form ABT-6028 shows the information and notarized affidavits required.

Documents you’ll need

DBPR ABT-6028 application
Business and location information
Methods of sale
Related parties with over 10% ownership and their personal information
Notarized affidavits

Fee

$50 for each Retail Tobacco Products Dealer (RTPD) permit; no fee for a nicotine-only (RNPD) permit.

Processing time

Varies.

Renewal

Annually; $50 RTPD renewal, available online in DBPR Online Services (late renewals add $5 per month).

Who files

The business applies; the applicant and related parties sign notarized affidavits.

Good to know

An RTPD covers both tobacco and nicotine. An RNPD covers nicotine products only. Post the permit conspicuously.

Official source

DBPR ABT-6028 — retail tobacco/nicotine dealer permit

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.