Tobacco store compliance features

Age verification, excise taxes, minimum pricing, and more — all included natively in Cigars POS, no add-ons required.

Compliance coverage built for tobacco retail

Most POS software treats tobacco retail like any other store — and when something slips, the liability falls on you.

Cigars POS is different. Built specifically for tobacco retailers, it covers every compliance requirement out of the box.

Age verification & ID scanning

Prompt cashiers to check IDs at checkout, scan barcodes with a 2D scanner, and log every check per transaction — with age verification proof printed directly on receipts.

State-mandated minimum pricing

Set a minimum profit margin percentage for tobacco and alcohol, blocking any discount that would fall below the state-enforced price floor.

Compliant SMS marketing

Manage customer opt-ins directly from the POS, with texts automatically restricted to 12–8 p.m. in your store’s local time zone.

Excise & custom tax configurations

Configure custom tax rates, tax-in pricing, exemptions, and multiple tax jurisdictions within a single account — with QuickBooks Online support via Shogo.

Dual pricing & cash discounting

Display cash and card prices natively at checkout — legal in all 50 states, no third-party tools required.

Security roles & manager approvals

Restrict system access by employee role and require manager approval for price edits, manual overrides, and voided sales.

FAQs: Cigars POS compliance features

What age verification features does Cigars POS include?

Cigars POS prompts cashiers to check IDs at checkout, logs every check per transaction, and prints age verification proof on receipts for compliance reviews.

Does Cigars POS prevent cashiers from discounting tobacco below state minimum prices?

Yes. Set a minimum profit margin percentage for tobacco and alcohol, and the system blocks any sale that would fall below the state-enforced price floor (including manual discount attempts).

How does Cigars POS handle tobacco excise taxes?

Configure custom tax rates, tax-in pricing, and exemptions within a single account. Multiple tax jurisdictions are supported, and Cigars POS connects with QuickBooks Online for advanced accounting.

Does Cigars POS support loss prevention and transaction recording?

Yes, Cigars POS ties transaction-specific events directly to security footage for cashier activity review and compliance documentation. Security cameras come through Cigars POS — ask about compatible options during your demo.

How does Cigars POS handle SMS marketing compliance?

Customer opt-ins are managed directly from the POS, and texts send automatically only between 12–8 p.m. in your store’s local time zone.

Can I control which employees can access in the system?

Yes, Cigars POS includes role-based permissions that restrict access by employee. Manager approval prompts are required for price edits, manual overrides, and voided sales.

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