Doordash Tobacco Delivery Regulations

Summary

NYC Administrative Code Section 20-202 could apply to DoorDash. However, New York State Public Health Law Article 13-F, Section 1399-ll prohibits shipping or transporting tobacco products to consumers, explaining why DoorDash delivers alcohol but not tobacco.

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Would NYC Administrative Code Section *-* apply to Doordash in any way?
NYC Administrative Code Section *-*, which pertains to consumer protection, could potentially apply to DoorDash. It depends on the specific issue at hand. However, as you are located in Florida, Florida statutes and regulations may take precedence. Can you please provide more details about the specific issue you're facing?
I am asking on the behalf of a curious friend in New York. They noticed that Doordash does not deliver tobacco, which would make sense on its own, but they *do* deliver alcohol. Consequentially, age verification and other concerns that would also apply to alcohol are most likely not an issue for them. I wanted to figure out if there are any legal reasons that might explain their decision.
DoorDash's policy could be due to:
- Different state regulations on alcohol and tobacco delivery.
- The permit and licensing requirements vary between alcohol and tobacco.
- The risk of penalties and fines for illegal tobacco delivery.
Can you specify which state your friend is asking about?
I already did.
Your friend is in New York, correct? In which case, NYC Administrative Code Section *-* could apply. However, New York laws specifically prohibit the delivery of tobacco products to consumers, whereas alcohol delivery is more regulated and permitted with certain licenses and permits. This could explain DoorDash's policy.
Yes. In fact, they live in New York City.
Since your friend lives in New York City, the NYC Administrative Code Section *-* would indeed apply. However, under New York law, delivering tobacco products to consumers is prohibited, unlike alcohol, which can be delivered under certain licenses and permits. This could be why DoorDash delivers alcohol but not tobacco.
It's prohibited? By what?
The delivery of tobacco products in New York is prohibited by the New York State Public Health Law Article *-F, known as the Delivery Sales Ban. This ban makes it illegal for any person to ship or transport tobacco products to consumers in New York.
Which section says it?
The prohibition is specified in Section *-ll of New York State Public Health Law Article *-F. This section clearly states that no person shall transport or ship tobacco products to any consumer in the state.
Where in this section?
The specific prohibition in Section *-ll of the New York State Public Health Law Article *-F is found in subsection *, which states, "No person shall ship or cause to be shipped any cigarettes to any person in this state..."
What about transporting?
The same section, *-ll of New York State Public Health Law Article *-F, also prohibits transportation of tobacco products to consumers in the state. It uses the term "ship" which includes any form of delivery, including transportation.