Cigarette / Tobacco / Nicotine / Vapor

Any person selling cigarettes, tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products must have a valid retail permit.

Businesses located outside corporate city limits in Scott County, Iowa seeking this permit should make application through the Auditor's Office who, in turn, will present the application to the Board of Supervisors for review and approval prior to forwarding the application to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division of the State of Iowa.

Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor License Holders in Scott County

All permits expire annually on June 30th. A new application must be submitted every year.

PDF icon TOBACCO LICENSE HOLDERS FY25 FOR WEB.pdf

How do I get a retail permit to sell tobacco cigarettes and other tobacco products in unincorporated Scott County?

  • Complete form 70-014
  • Take or mail the completed application to the county Auditor. Make checks payable to "Scott County Treasurer".
  • If the selling location is within city limits contact the city clerk for application information.

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