# Ala. Code § 28-11-7: Section 28-11-7 Distribution Permits

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 28-11-7
- **Heading:** Section 28-11-7 Distribution Permits
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 28 / Chapter 11 / Section 28-11-7

## Text

(a) Any person who distributes tobacco, tobacco products, or non-vapor based alternative nicotine products within this state shall first obtain a permit from the board for each location of distribution. Upon application, there shall be a one-time, nonrefundable filing fee of fifty dollars ($50), in addition to a permit fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150), which shall be renewed annually. The one-time filing fee shall apply only to new applicants for a permit on or after June 1, 2025.

(b) No person may maintain a tobacco, tobacco product, electronic nicotine delivery system, e-liquid, or alternative nicotine product vending machine.

(c) A permit shall be valid only for the location specified in the permit application.

(d) If a location for which a permit has been obtained is sold or transferred, the permit, after submission of an application to transfer and a transfer fee of fifty dollars ($50), may be transferred to the person obtaining control of the location, subject to approval by the board. The transferee shall meet all requirements established by the rule of the board required for a permit holder. The permitted transfer shall be effective for the duration of the license year, and the transferee shall renew the permit annually as provided in subsection (a). If a permitted business moves to a new location within the same governing jurisdiction, the business owner may apply for a location transfer as provided in this subsection. No more than one of each transfer type shall occur during a permit year.

(e) If feasible, the board, by rule, may adopt procedures for the issuance and renewal of permits which combine tobacco permit procedures with the application and licensing procedures for alcoholic beverages.

(f) All monies collected under this section shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the Vaping Licensing and Enforcement Fund under Section 28-11-10.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 28-11-1 Section 28-11-1 Legislative Intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-2 Section 28-11-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-3 Section 28-11-3 Minors Enlisted to Help Board Enforce State and Federal Laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-4 Section 28-11-4 Purpose of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-5 Section 28-11-5 Tobacco Prevention Materials; Funding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-6 Section 28-11-6 Distribution of Tobacco or Tobacco Products](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-6.1 Section 28-11-6.1 Vending Machines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-6.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-6.2 Section 28-11-6.2 Self-Service Displays](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-6.2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-7 Section 28-11-7 Distribution Permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-7.1 Section 28-11-7.1 Specialty Retailer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Permit; Application and Requirements; Sales Limitations; Age Restrictions on Premises](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-7.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-8 Section 28-11-8 Failure to Obtain or Display Permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-9 Section 28-11-9 Suspension or Revocation of Permit; Hearing Commission; Fines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-10 Section 28-11-10 Vaping Licensing and Enforcement Fund; Disposition of Funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-11 Section 28-11-11 Annual Report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-11.md)

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