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Can consumers purchase cigarettes by internet, phone, or mail order?
No. The Ohio criminal code prohibits the shipment of cigarettes to anyone in Ohio other than an authorized recipient. Consumers must purchase cigarettes in a face-to-face transaction. See R.C. 2927.023.
I am a Tobacco Product Manufacturer. How can I obtain certification forms?
Read mora about certifications
forms.
I want to become a distributor/wholesaler/retailer in Ohio. How do I do this?
Please contact the Ohio Department of Taxation at 614-466-3794 or 614-466-3503.
I went into a bar recently and people were smoking. How can I make a complaint?
Please contact the Ohio Department of Health Hotline at 1-866-559-6446.
My underage child is purchasing tobacco at a retail outlet. What should I do?
Please contact the Ohio Department of Public Safety at (614)-644-2415.
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What is the difference between a Participating Manufacturer and a Non-Participating Manufacturer?
A "Participating Manufacturer" is a Tobacco Product Manufacturer that is or becomes a signatory to the Master Settlement Agreement, provided that the manufacturer meets the requirements of Section II(j) of the MSA and all amendments thereto.
A "Nonparticipating Manufacturer" is any Tobacco Product Manufacturer that is not a Participating Manufacturer.