Permits nontransferable.
Riverside Municipal Code § 6.24.060
in effect6.24.060 - Permits nontransferable.
A. A tobacco retail establishment permit may not be transferred from one person to another or from one location to another. Whenever a tobacco retailing business has a change in proprietors or location, a new tobacco retail establishment permit is required prior to engaging in tobacco retailing. For example, if a proprietor to whom a permit has been issued changes business location, that proprietor must apply for a new permit prior to acting as a tobacco retailer at the new location. Or if the business is sold, the new owner must apply for a new permit for that location before acting as a tobacco retailer.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, prior violations at a location or business shall continue to be counted against a location or business, and permit ineligibility periods shall continue to apply to a location or business unless:
1. The location or business has been fully transferred to a new proprietor; and
2. The new proprietor(s) provide the department with clear and convincing evidence that the new proprietor(s) have acquired, or are acquiring, the location or business in an arm's length transaction.
(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_6.24.060PENOFetched: 11/1/2026