On October 22, 2019, Broomfield City Council passed Ordinance No. 2105 requiring retailers selling tobacco or nicotine products in Broomfield to apply and pay for an annual license. This ordinance also raises the minimum sale age from 18 to 21 years old. There will be penalties for retailers that violate the law by selling to anyone under 21 years of age, including fines and the risk of losing their license to sell tobacco products.  The ordinance goes into effect on October 1, 2020.

Licensing Application and Fee

• Start the application process *application works best with Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge
• Pay the $300 annual license fee through the online application process.
• Following review and approval of the application, your Tobacco License will be mailed to you.

Resources for Businesses

• Broomfield Municipal Code Chapter 5-29 Tobacco Product Licensing: A complete definition of terms can be found in the Broomfield Municipal Code.
• Checklist for Tobacco Retailers for Inspections
• Signage for Minimum Legal Sales Age 21

Questions?

• Broomfield Public Health - call 720.887.2220