Of Retail Tobacconists

The California Association of Retail Tobacconists Inc. (C.A.R.T.) is a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation incorporated in 1998. Organized under Section 501(c)(6), it represents the shared business interests of retail tobacconists and works to improve business conditions for its members. C.A.R.T. serves as an industry information and advocacy resource, covering state legislation, local ordinances, tobacco regulations, licensing requirements, and laws governing tobacco sales.

The association publishes industry news, legislative updates, regulatory guidance, newsletters, and practical resources for retailers. Its materials address topics including California’s Unflavored Tobacco List, flavor restrictions, Proposition 65, Proposition 56, FDA rules, pack-size requirements, age restrictions, and internet sales. C.A.R.T. also explains developments such as Assembly Bill 3218 and alerts members to enforcement risks and compliance changes affecting tobacco products and licenses. Retailers can access membership applications, self-help information, and updates through the organization’s website and newsletter. C.A.R.T. emphasizes that its content is informational and does not cover every applicable legal requirement; businesses remain responsible for complying with federal, state, and local laws.