Tobacco retailing without a permit.
Riverside Municipal Code § 6.24.100
in effect6.24.100 - Tobacco retailing without a permit.
A. In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, if the Department finds or any court of competent jurisdiction determines, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, that any person has engaged in tobacco retailing at a location without a valid tobacco retail establishment permit, either directly or through the person's agents or employees, the person shall be ineligible to apply for or be issued a tobacco retail establishment permit for that location as follows:
1. After a first violation of this chapter at a location within a 60-month period, no new permit may be issued for the person at the location until 30 days have passed from the date of the violation.
2. After a second violation of this chapter at a location within a 60-month period, no new permit may be issued for the person at the location until 90 days have passed from the date of violation.
3. After a third or subsequent violation of this chapter at a location within a 60-month period, no new permit may be issued for the person at the location until five years have passed from the date of the violation.
(Ord. 7550, § 1(Exh. A), 2021)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT6HESA_CH6.24PETOREES_6.24.100TOREWIPEFetched: 11/1/2026