Tobacco Licensing Division - Eligibility Requirements

• Individual must own or lease restricted Indian land.
• The land must be located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Cherokee Nation.
• The applicant must be a Cherokee Nation tribal member.
• The land must be held in trust by the United States of America for the benefic of the Cherokee Nation.
• The applicant must have an application form on file with the Cherokee Nation Tax Commission.
• The applicant must have TERO or Commission certification of Indian ownership.
• The applicant must have a statement regarding the restricted status of the proposed site.
• The applicant must provide a map and photographs of proposed site.
• The applicant must provide specifications or photographs of store and warehouse.
• The applicant must have documents reflecting restricted status of proposed site (if it is a lease)
• The applicant must obtain an additional consents, representations, and waivers as required by the commission.
• The applicant must obtain a lease application if applicable.
• The applicant must provide a non-refundable application fee.

For an application or more information, contact Christa McCoy, Tobacco/Licensing Coordinator, at the Cherokee Nation, 918-456-0671, ext. 2100, or by email cmccoy@cherokee.org