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Tobacco Control

The Tobacco Control program is responsible for enforcing New York State Public Health Law Article 13-F, the Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act (ATUPA), Article 13-E, the Clean Indoor Air Act, Suffolk County Local Law, Chapters 270, Article III, 754 and 792, and Article 11 of the Suffolk County Sanitary Code. New York State and Suffolk County’s strong and effective laws and regulations protect youth from deadly nicotine addiction by reducing access to tobacco and vaping products, and protect Suffolk residents and visitors from exposure to dangerous secondhand cigarette smoke and e-cigarette aerosol.

Suffolk Smokes Out Violators

A list of retail Tobacco or Vapor Product Dealers in Suffolk County found in violation of New York State Public Health Law, Article 13-F (Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act) for the sale of tobacco, herbal cigarettes or vapor products to an underage youth during a compliance check is available here.

Youth Employment Opportunity

If you are between the ages of 16 and 20 and are interested in public health, law enforcement, government, pre-law or simply wish to gain work experience, please consider becoming part of our team. Please click here for more information.

Tobacco Vendor Education Program

Article 11 of the Suffolk County Sanitary Code requires that any business in possession of a New York State Tobacco Retail Dealer License must also have at least one employee in possession of a Suffolk County Tobacco Vendor Education Certificate.

How do I obtain a Suffolk County Tobacco Vendor Education Certificate?

The Department of Health Services provides this training in both a traditional classroom setting and in an online format. Students who successfully complete the course are issued a certificate that must be renewed every three years. Additionally, section 1399-ee of the Public Health Law allows tobacco and vapor product retailers a reduced penalty for a sale-to-minor violation if the clerk who made the sale previously attended a State Certified Tobacco Sales Training course and holds a valid certificate of completion.

There is fee of $50 for this course.

Online Class

To register for the online Suffolk County Tobacco Vendor Education Course, use the following link: Online Tobacco Vendor Education Course

Classroom Class

The traditional classroom-based course is offered monthly and is taught by experienced Department instructors in our Yaphank classroom.

Registration for the classroom-based course must be completed by mail or by visiting our offices in person. Advance payment by check, money order or credit card is required to complete the registration process. Payment will not be accepted when checking in for the class. If you wish to pay by check or money order, download and complete the Registration Form and mail it with your payment to:

Suffolk County Department of Health Services
Tobacco Vendor Education Course
360 Yaphank Ave, Suite 2A
Yaphank, NY 11980

If you wish to pay by credit card, please call our office at 631-853-3162

Course Schedule

The in-person class is held in our Yaphank office classroom, located at 360 Yaphank Ave. Directions to our office can be found here.

Next Available Classes

April 17, 2025 1:00 PM
May 29, 2025 1:00 PM
June 26, 2025 1:00 PM
July 21, 2025 1:00 PM

What if I have a non-Suffolk County issued certificate?

Suffolk County recognizes vendor education certificates issued by entities that offer training equivalent to its own. There are currently two vendors that meet these requirements:

1A Tobacco Training

AAA Tobacco Training

Contact Us

Contact the Bureau of Public Health Protection at 360 Yaphank Ave, Suite 2A, Yaphank NY 11980

ATUPA@suffolkcountyny.gov
Or
631-853-3162


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Enforcement Complaint Form

Do you know a place of business that sells tobacco products to minors or illegal products like flavored vapes? Submit a confidential complaint to our Tobacco Enforcement unit to prompt an inspection.

FILL OUT FORM

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