Cigarette vending machines are allowed only in taverns that have a tobacco retail dealer license.

A tavern is a business where:

• The primary purpose is to serve alcoholic drinks to be consumed on site
• Food service is incidental or secondary to the sale of alcoholic beverages

Businesses like restaurants, bowling alleys, or theaters would not be allowed to have these machines.

You can make a complaint about a cigarette vending machine.

Cigarette vending machines can't be placed:

• In a prohibited location
• Where employees can't see it
• Within 25 feet of the building's entrance

A sign must also be posted next to the vending machine that shows:

• License number and expiration date
• Address and phone number of supplier

To report a problem with a cigarette vending machine, email consumers@dcwp.nyc.gov.