Other requirements and prohibitions.
Riverside Municipal Code § 6.24.080
in effect6.24.080 - Other requirements and prohibitions.
A. Lawful business operation. In the course of tobacco retailing or in the operation of the business or maintenance of the location for which a permit is issued, it shall be a violation of this chapter for a permit holder, or any of the permit holder's agents or employees, to:
1. Violate any local, state, or federal law applicable to tobacco products, tobacco paraphernalia, or tobacco retailing;
2. Violate any local, state, or federal law regulating exterior, storefront, window, or door signage.
3. Engage in the sales of any nitrous oxide or device as defined in RMC section 9.04.225.
4. Engage in the sales of any kratom or kratom products as defined in RMC section 9.04.235.
B. Display of permit. Each tobacco retail establishment permit shall be prominently displayed in a publicly-visible location at the permitted location.
C. Minimum age for person selling tobacco. No person who is younger than the minimum age established by state law for the purchase or possession of tobacco products shall engage in tobacco retailing.
D. Permitted hours for tobacco sales. No sales of tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia shall occur between the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am. Exemption: Any business that generates fewer than 60 percent of its gross revenues annually from the sale of tobacco products and tobacco paraphernalia.
(Ord. No. 7766, § 2, 2026; Ord. No. 7765, § 2, 2026; 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_6.24.080OTREPRFetched: 11/1/2026