As exciting new tobacco products and accessories are introduced...
As new types of businesses vie for our loyal members...
As new legislation is introduced that attempts to limit adults' right to enjoy premium legal tobacco products...
As new taxes and regulations are imposed on our products and our customers...
It is more important than ever for premium tobacco retailers, manufacturers and their suppliers to JOIN IPCPR.
IPCPR member benefits, trade show, programs and services are for MEMBERS ONLY.
For more information on membership requirements and to apply for membership, please click on the links below to download the appropriate membership application.
IPCPR offers seven (7) different membership classes.
Please note, exclusively online retailers, mail-order only operations, cigar clubs and private individuals are NOT eligible for IPCPR membership.
Domestic (US) Retailer
A domestic, licensed tobacco retailer selling premium pipes, pipe
tobacco, cigars and related accessories operating a retail store in a
location with retail zoning.
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Click here to join online now
To join online, you must have an electronic version of the following documents:
Copy of your Tobacco License
Copy of your Retail Sales Tax License
Photograph of the outside of the business, clearly showing the store front and sign
Photo showing signage clearly visible by the passing public
Photographs of the inside of the business, clearly showing tobacco and premium cigar displays
*If you do not have electronic versions of the above documents and pictures, please click here to download the application.
International Retailer
A tobacco retailer, located outside the: United States, selling premium
pipes, pipe tobacco, cigars, and related accessories operating a retail
store in a location with retail zoning.
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Associate Membership
Associate Members in the IPCPR are manufacturers, distributors or service companies who serve and supply our retailer members.
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International Distributor Membership
International Distributors who wish to display their products at the Annual Trade Show must join the IPCPR as an Associate Member.
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Broker Membership
Independent sales representative who is contracted to represent an
associate member company and their products to retail tobacco stores.
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Supplier Membership
Supplier membership with the IPCPR is open to qualified companies that
supply products and services to our exhibiting Associate members.
Examples would be such things as the hardware and materials used in the
production of the boxes used to market their cigars, machinery and
equipment utilized in the Associate's production of their products,
flavorings for tobacco products and other raw materials. A supplier
must be sponsored by at least one exhibiting Associate member who is in
good standing with the IPCPR.
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Internet Media Membership
In an effort to better communicate with and inform the general public and targeted audiences, the IPCPR is
pleased to work with the Internet news media. To do so, we recognize this category of media as having its own
set of responsibilities, rules and regulations. To review these rules and regulations, please click "join online now" below.
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