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HB1215

Law Allowing Licenses for Cigar Bars in South Dakota

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 3:29 AM

In one sentence

This law lets counties and cities issue licenses to businesses that want to operate as cigar bars if they meet specific rules about building design, ventilation, income from cigars, and existing alcohol licensing.

Allows county commissioners or city leaders to approve a license for a cigar bar within their area.
Requires the business to be located on premises already licensed under certain categories of alcoholic beverage laws.
Mandates that the establishment hold a public hearing before making a final decision on an application.
Requires the business to have solid walls or windows, a ceiling, and a door.
Requires the business to have a humidor (a special storage unit) on the premises.
Mandates that ventilation systems must push smoke outside so it does not enter non-smoking areas.
States that at least 10% of the business's yearly income must come from selling cigars.
Permits smoking only for cigars bought on-site and bans all other tobacco products inside.
Requires businesses to keep records showing their cigar sales percentage over three years.
Sets rules for suspending or canceling a license if the owner breaks these laws, including holding a hearing with notice.

The law does not specify the exact effective date in this text.
It does not list specific fees for applying for a license.
The law requires businesses to have an existing alcohol license under specific categories, which may limit where cigar bars can open.

Plain language

Cigar Bar License: Official permission from the county or city for a business to let people smoke cigars inside.
Humidor: A special storage unit required on the premises of a cigar bar.
Cigar: An individual roll of tobacco that has a wrapper or cover consisting only of tobacco.

Official record

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authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.

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