California Compliance & Disclaimer

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 • Updated for: AB 3218 & SB 793

Notice: This page is provided by Fox Companies, LLC dba Cigar Outlet for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.

Company Identification

Fox Companies, LLC dba Cigar Outlet

248 E. Tenth Drive
Mesa, AZ 85210
Email: support@cigaroutlet.acgile.org
Phone: 1-888-790-2092

Overview

Under California’s flavored tobacco laws (SB 793 and AB 3218), only tobacco products appearing on the State’s Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL) may be legally sold or shipped into California.

Under California’s flavored tobacco laws (SB 793 and AB 3218), only tobacco products appearing on the State’s Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL) may be legally sold or shipped into California.

Fox Companies, LLC dba Cigar Outlet is committed to full compliance with state and local tobacco regulations.

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

Premium cigars may qualify for exemption if they meet all criteria:

  • 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

  1. Age Gate: Visitors confirm they are 21+ to enter.
  2. Checkout Verification: Customers provide date of birth and address.
  3. Third-Party Verification: Orders are checked against secure databases for identity and age validation.
  4. Manual Review: If unverified automatically, a valid photo ID (front only) may be required.
  5. Adult Signature Delivery: Carriers verify 21+ ID at delivery.

Privacy Policy & Data Handling

Fox Companies, LLC dba Cigar Outlet respects customer privacy and complies with applicable data-protection laws.

  • 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 support@cigaroutlet.acgile.org.

We do not sell, share, or rent personal information. For additional privacy information, refer to our full Privacy Policy available on this website.

Disclaimer

This site is intended for adults 21 years of age or older.

It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable laws before purchasing or receiving tobacco products.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.