On January 1, 2021, the Tobacco Products Act went into effect, requiring all tobacco manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to obtain tobacco licensing. The Act also raised the legal age for purchasing nicotine products to 21, making it crucial to consistently check IDs to prevent the illegal sale of nicotine products to minors.

TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSING

Learn more about tobacco retail licensing requirements from the Alcoholic Beverage and Control Division, the official division in charge of tobacco retail licensing requirements in New Mexico.

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NM-PLUS SYSTEM

Per Article 37 of the Tobacco Products Act, law enforcement and regulatory agencies can conduct random inspections of facilities selling, manufacturing, or distributing nicotine products. To ensure compliance, apply for or renew your license through the New Mexico Professional Licensing User System (NM-PLUS) today!

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Know The Facts

Always check IDs to avoid selling nicotine products to minors. According to the Tobacco Products Act, Chapter 46 Section 19, selling to minors can result in a fine or license revocation.

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