Sec. 1. (a) A person may not sell or otherwise distribute in exchange for consideration a tobacco product or electronic cigarette at retail without a valid tobacco sales certificate issued by the commission.
(b) A certificate may be issued only to a person who owns or operates at least one (1) of the following:
(1) A premises consisting of a permanent building or structure where the tobacco product or electronic cigarette is sold or distributed.
(2) A premises upon which a cigarette vending machine is located.