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Tobacco Enforcement

The Tobacco Enforcement Section (TES) of the Public Protection Division promotes the health of Pennsylvania citizens by working to decrease the incidence of smoking throughout the Commonwealth.

The $206 billion Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) with the Tobacco Industry has given rise to numerous legal issues which are handled by the Tobacco Enforcement Section.

Primary roles of the Tobacco Enforcement Section include monitoring compliance with the payment provisions in the MSA; enforcing restrictions placed upon the Tobacco Industry in the areas of marketing, advertising, promotions, and sponsorship; working to make current laws dealing with tobacco issues work more effectively; and, defending the MSA and other tobacco legislation against court challenges.

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At this time, due to our remote operations, we encourage you to submit your certification form and all attachments electronically. Information uploaded to the Certification Forms will be available for 30 days. After 30 days, your link will expire and the information will automatically be deleted from the system.

 

 

Cigarette Stamping Agent (CSAs) should continue to submit documents directly to both DOR and to the OAG’s Tobacco Enforcement Section (TES) with specific information for each agency.

TES submissions specifically, for the monthly Non-Participating Manufacturer (NPM) cigarette (DAS-95) and Roll Your Own (RYO, REV-1808) reporting should include:

  • Certifications are currently being accepted. Certify early to ensure inclusion on the Directory. RYO brands are currently being certified and will added to the Directory upon approval
  • Certification Forms due by January 28, 2017
  • RYO brands must be added to the Directory by March 14, 2017
  • All non-certified RYO brands will be deemed contraband and subject to seizure on March 28, 2017
  • PA Bulletin – October 15, 2016

If you are here to seek assistance in reporting the sale of tobacco or vaping products to minors please contact the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) at https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/compliance-enforcement-training/report-potential-tobacco-product-violation?source=govdelivery. You may also send an e-mail to CTPCompliance@FDA.hhs.gov or call (877) 287-1373. Violations that occur in the city of Philadelphia can be reported by calling 888-99-SMOKE (888-997-6653).

The Tobacco Enforcement Section (TES) of the Public Protection Division promotes the health of Pennsylvania citizens by working towards the cessation of smoking throughout the Commonwealth.

To contact the Tobacco Enforcement Section, you may do so by email at tobacco@attorneygeneral.gov.

Pursuant to § 907, after September 22, 2009, a cigarette or any of its component parts shall not contain an artificial or natural flavor (other than tobacco or menthol) or an herb or spice that is a characterizing flavor of the tobacco product or tobacco smoke. Click here to read the H. R. 1256 Act.

Pennsylvania Tobacco Product Directory

This is a listing of brands and brand styles which have been certified as Fire Standards Compliant (FSC) by the Department of Revenue and which have been approved by the Office of Attorney General under the Tobacco Product Manufacturer Directory Act. All cigarette brand styles on this list may be sold at retail. Only cigarette brand styles complying with FDA regulations may be stamped by cigarette stamping agents.



Pennsylvania Tobacco Product Directory

If you wish to receive email notification regarding changes to the directory, contact us by emailing: tobacco@attorneygeneral.gov