California Compliance & Disclaimer
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 • Updated for: AB 3218 & SB 793
Notice: This page is provided by Cigar Outlet for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.
Company Identification
Mesa, AZ 85210 Email: [email protected] Phone: 833-664-8894
Overview
California Residents & Deliveries
- Only UTL-listed products may be shipped into California.
- No flavored cigars or flavored tobacco products are shipped to California addresses.
- Customers are responsible for ensuring compliance with California law.
Verify product status on these official sites:
Premium Cigar Exception
- Handmade with a whole-leaf tobacco wrapper;
- No filter, tip, or non-tobacco mouthpiece;
- Wholesale price ≥ $12 per cigar;
- No added flavor other than natural tobacco.
Even exempt cigars must follow all other regulations including age and tax requirements.
Online Sales, Taxes & Delivery
- Sales and deliveries comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Taxes and excise duties are collected as required.
- Some shipments require Adult Signature (21+) at delivery; carriers verify government ID.
21+ Age-Verification Workflow
- Age Gate: Visitors confirm they are 21+ to enter.
- Checkout Verification: Customers provide date of birth and address.
- Third-Party Verification: Orders are checked against secure databases for identity and age validation.
- Manual Review: If unverified automatically, a valid photo ID (front only) may be required.
- Adult Signature Delivery: Carriers verify 21+ ID at delivery.
Privacy Policy & Data Handling
- Information Collected: Age-verification data may include name, address, date of birth, and public-record confirmation.
- Purpose: Used solely to confirm compliance with federal and state tobacco laws and prevent underage sales.
- Third-Party Providers: Verification partners process this information securely and do not use it for marketing.
- Retention: Data is stored only as long as required for compliance, auditing, or fraud prevention, then deleted or anonymized.
- Protection: We use encryption and limited access controls to secure sensitive data.
- Your Rights: Customers may request access or deletion of age-verification data by contacting [email protected].
We do not sell, share, or rent personal information. For additional privacy information, refer to our full Privacy Policy available on this website.
